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intestine

adjective

Definition of intestinenext
as in internal

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  1. internal
  2. domestic
Adjective
  • Ultimately, Taylor’s journey was a lesson in how simple pleasures are often the most enduring souvenirs—internal keepsakes that linger long after the last bag is unpacked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Boeing mold uses mild steel for internal strength and stainless steel at the surface for durability and corrosion resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of internal
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  • Subsequent intermittent attacks between the two countries have coincided with higher domestic gas prices due to disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of domestic
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“Intestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intestine. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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