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
Speaking of Cleveland, the Browns’ internal quarterback options include Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Political implications Saab’s resignation comes at a sensitive political moment as the government navigates internal realignments and seeks to implement recent legislative measures, including the amnesty law aimed at easing political tensions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The effect occurs because friction between grains drops sharply under fast loads, weakening the internal force networks that normally support the material.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Hint App internal data indicates that people turn to the platform when going through a particularly rough time.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Political implications Saab’s resignation comes at a sensitive political moment as the government navigates internal realignments and seeks to implement recent legislative measures, including the amnesty law aimed at easing political tensions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
The effect occurs because friction between grains drops sharply under fast loads, weakening the internal force networks that normally support the material.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Hint App internal data indicates that people turn to the platform when going through a particularly rough time.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for internal
Adjective
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It is designed to validate the new magnet system, the inner triplet beam-focusing magnets, and its complex infrastructure, which is a crucial element in LHC’s major upgrade set to enter operation in 2030.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Weather, particularly strong wind, Liveing reported, might also bring on the inner storm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Even study or doing a mental journey of some kind will interest you and satisfy your crave for excitement.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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As with every person who has his name on a book, Mercer was enthusiastic about its content and a simple message of how someone can get through the day without falling victim to drugs, alcohol and the various forms of mental torture.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The house, built in 1967, has an interior space of 2,248 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Shade notes that for guides routinely working with clients who have endured trauma or have mental health issues, education around psychological first aid can be profoundly helpful.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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To capture the character’s duality – a polished professional exterior masking profound inner darkness – the actress made deliberate physical and psychological adjustments during production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Internal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/internal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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