as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
The litany of criticisms is familiar — negativity that seems to originate far beyond California’s borders but somehow latches within.
—Deandre Evans, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Kessler’s petition could put pressure on that ultimately lengthy timeline; the agency is required to respond to the request within 180 days.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
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Noun
The main sapphire dial is a mere 0.5 mm thick, offering a clear view of the microcosm within, while the tourbillon, housed within its typical Maltese cross-shaped cage, acts as the seconds indicator at six o’clock.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
The litany of criticisms is familiar — negativity that seems to originate far beyond California’s borders but somehow latches within.
—Deandre Evans, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Adverb
European shares ended Thursday's session higher after Moscow confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin was scheduled to meet with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump within days.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
Kessler’s petition could put pressure on that ultimately lengthy timeline; the agency is required to respond to the request within 180 days.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
Preposition
Johnson is delicious in this scene, a perfect mix of bumbling and lit-from-within, but her performance crumbles like clay in the grasp of such a plodding script.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 16 July 2022
For the lit-from-within glow, the Beauty Light Wand in Peachgasm was applied and set with Cheek to Chic powder blush in Pillow Talk, the brand's signature shade.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 10 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Noun
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With a spacious interior and pockets for every need, this timeless design can work for any occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When the pair got within shouting distance of the American press corps, a bit of harsh reality crept in.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the horror movie was primarily shot in and around Atlanta Production for the film happened at a local elementary school and in different neighborhoods, and at gas stations As the story of Weapons unfolds, the town and neighborhood start feeling like an important character.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Preposition
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Blake Snell allowed three of his five hits inside the first two innings, including leadoff singles from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the first and Xander Bogaerts in the second inning.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Calvin Harris dribbled inside the penalty area and was taken down, then as Rapids players pleaded for a penalty and Atlanta defenders looked to the referee to deny it, Navarro drove a ball past keeper Brad Guzan’s feet.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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