as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
some Polish citizens were interned in Russian camps during World War II
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as in resident
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as in reader
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Recent Examples of intern
Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Per the complaint, a 25-year-old Black law school graduate and ex-CMV intern took over Jerome’s position.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The suspect accused of killing a congressional intern and then a 17-year-old girl has been arrested, according to officials.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In it, star auctioneer André Masson (Alex Lutz) and his pathological liar of a new intern (Louise Chevillotte as Aurore) pay a visit to a blind old woman who’s eager to unload a priceless masterpiece.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Ordinary to extraordinary The future vice president began his political career as a congressional intern in 1969.
—Don Gonyea, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
Per the complaint, a 25-year-old Black law school graduate and ex-CMV intern took over Jerome’s position.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The suspect accused of killing a congressional intern and then a 17-year-old girl has been arrested, according to officials.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
In it, star auctioneer André Masson (Alex Lutz) and his pathological liar of a new intern (Louise Chevillotte as Aurore) pay a visit to a blind old woman who’s eager to unload a priceless masterpiece.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intern
Verb
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Gosnell has been jailed in September, while Broward County jail records show Thorpe was locked up on Sunday.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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In the aftermath of her refusal, Davis was jailed for acting in contempt of court and lost her clerk re-election.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even as federal funding resumes, local colleges, businesses and nonprofits are joining county agencies in maintaining relief efforts for as long as Sacramento-area residents need them.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The nearly 2,500-square-foot co-op spans the top two floors of the circa 1850s building and overlooks Clement Clarke Moore Park, a private greenspace shared by the block’s residents.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This bilingual edition preserves Vilariño’s rhythmic precision and existential intensity, giving readers a rare glimpse into a body of work that continues to resonate far beyond its origins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The short is inspired by the true story of Sasha Skochilenko, a Russian artist and musician who was arrested and imprisoned for seven years for replacing four price tags with anti-war messages.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hitler was arrested within days, tried and imprisoned for treason.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The BirdStock organizing team of Merisa Titlow, Arianna Opsvig and Kelsey Martin said the CPPS funds will be used to enhance medical services and safety at BirdStock, including an onsite ambulance, two emergency medical technicians and a nurse or physician.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Larry] Gelbart in advance, 'My aim will be to be to be the best goddamn head nurse in Korea.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Joe Rao serves as an instructor and guest lecturer at New York's Hayden Planetarium.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 20-member male and female cast includes a lineup of entrepreneurs, an attorney, real estate professionals, nurse, artists, chefs, insurance broker, university lecturer and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Long-distance precision rises The Sentante platform uses standard guidewires and catheters linked to a sensory system that captures the surgeon’s hand movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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What surgeons want patients to know Knott urges patients to research their surgeon before trusting them with a deep plane facelift.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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This came after director Ryan Coogler had asked her to work on his supernatural thriller, where Caton plays the son of a preacher.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Born in 1972, Heard, who identified as pansexual and polyamorous, served as a preacher prior to his career in adult content.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Intern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intern. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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