as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The idea is to put money-can’t-buy culinary experiences (like, say, a table at Rao’s) within reach of people with Platinum and Centurion cards, top-tier Bonvoy rankings, or both.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The audio giant just unveiled five bonkers iterations of its Beolab 90 standing speaker to celebrate its anniversary, each akin to a curvaceous work of art with a powerhouse sound system built within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Today, Indigenous writers such as herself have carved out a dedicated place within fiction and non-fiction alike.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The idea is to put money-can’t-buy culinary experiences (like, say, a table at Rao’s) within reach of people with Platinum and Centurion cards, top-tier Bonvoy rankings, or both.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Part of what cracked it was fear of disruption from within.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The audio giant just unveiled five bonkers iterations of its Beolab 90 standing speaker to celebrate its anniversary, each akin to a curvaceous work of art with a powerhouse sound system built within.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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Guro Reiten is sitting inside her apartment in Norway, in between spending time with her 5-month-old son and packing her life away.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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With a runner on and no outs in the ninth, Antonacci hit a fair ball just inside the third-base line.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nods to this history are all over the interiors, with black and white photos depicting the multiple generations who once used this mountain retreat lining the walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the textured shell helps resist scuffs, and the interior is thoughtfully laid out with mesh pockets and compression straps to keep everything in place.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Win it, and suddenly the series tightens, the doubt creeps in and the path gets a lot more complicated for Orlando.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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