as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
There are approximately 20 food pantries within 90 miles of Little Rock, according to the Arkansas Food Bank.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
Add a few swipes of this clean and buzzy highlighter from RMS Beauty to the high points of your face for an easy, glow-from-within look.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2022
Peter White, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The bar—made of white onyx—glows softly from within, inviting you to pull up a stool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
However, unlike last season, there was no sign to those within the Capitals that their captain was feeling the pressure of scoring another historic goal.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
There are approximately 20 food pantries within 90 miles of Little Rock, according to the Arkansas Food Bank.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
With the Reboot season finale hitting Hulu this week, EW caught up with Levitan (who previously created Modern Family) for a bookend Q&A about shows-within-shows, his hopes for season 2, and how his real life is starting to blend with the sitcom.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
Add a few swipes of this clean and buzzy highlighter from RMS Beauty to the high points of your face for an easy, glow-from-within look.
—Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2022
Adverb
Friedlander is likely to either bring in an external candidate to oversee the division or promote from within.
—Peter White, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
The bar—made of white onyx—glows softly from within, inviting you to pull up a stool.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inspectors observed a roach inside a dirty microwave.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The plush loafer-like shoe has a water-resistant suede exterior, leather laces, and wool interior.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Gaube’s photographs, explains Moussa, show both his interest in vernacular architecture and the penchant of Lebanese architects, designers, and builders for using thick stone and heavy wooden doors that kept interiors cool in summer and insulated in winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Childs, who flew in from Atlanta, said her flight was delayed due to aircraft issues.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for the skirt, the silhouette was breezy and looked to be easy to move around in.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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