1
as in inner
situated farther in
somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb
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2
as in mental
of or relating to the mind
the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character
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Recent Examples of internal
Although its internal cooling is up to the task, extremely heavy usage might require an external fan.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, one internal campaign featured a clip from a popular TV show that generated more than 22 million views.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
In an internal poll released by her campaign Wednesday, Vang trailed Matsui 28% to 17% among all voters.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Southwest first announced the policy to employees in an internal memo from Dave Hunt, vice president of safety and security.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, one internal campaign featured a clip from a popular TV show that generated more than 22 million views.
—Ernest Sturm, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
In an internal poll released by her campaign Wednesday, Vang trailed Matsui 28% to 17% among all voters.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Southwest first announced the policy to employees in an internal memo from Dave Hunt, vice president of safety and security.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for internal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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Inside are seven en suite bedrooms and a total of eight and a half bathrooms, along with a home theater, gym, and even a meditation room—though inner peace hasn’t exactly been the vibe here.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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There are hints tossed out to suggest his characters’ inner recesses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.—
Mike Conley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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For generations, 911 operators have been the backbone of the American emergency response network, answering calls for help, and then dispatching and coordinating police and firefighters, SWAT teams, mental-health counselors and animal-control officers.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The interior renovation includes converting the office cubicles into approximately 399 apartments and 200 hotel rooms.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Clancy will be undergoing a forensic psychological evaluation later this week after Reddington informed the court of her intention to plead not guilty by reason of insanity at trial.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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This is the psychological phenomenon in which people seek out evidence that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore facts that might refute them.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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