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 interior
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
An audit and internal review of the transit agency are underway to address the financial and communication failures.
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
According to sources, an internal successor could be named.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
There are reasons to expect internal improvement.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
According to an internal poll for the Jones conducted by Hart Research Associates and reported by The New York Post, Jones is leading Miyares 46 percent to 45 percent.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
According to sources, an internal successor could be named.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
There are reasons to expect internal improvement.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
According to an internal poll for the Jones conducted by Hart Research Associates and reported by The New York Post, Jones is leading Miyares 46 percent to 45 percent.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
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Participants will receive a large pumpkin, carving tools and inspiration for finding their inner artist.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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My inner spirit jumped back out of me and stood next to the judge at the bench.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The location was formerly an interior store called Ochre.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, mental preparation is equally important, says Erin Bartlett, education coordinator at Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Oscar winner explained how her role as Grace alongside Pattinson's Jackson came about in the psychological drama, which is an adaptation of Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel about a new mother who develops postpartum depression and enters psychosis.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Leaders who model resilience and create environments of psychological safety establish foundations for innovation, excellence and retention.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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