as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 June 2026
The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 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
Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
Maverick was found dead inside, trapped within.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Preposition
That means all non-swimmers, toddlers, and infants should be within arm's reach of an attentive adult.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 6 June 2026
The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 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
There’s a Chrome Hearts store within.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
Maverick was found dead inside, trapped within.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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The footage shows the moment of impact inside and outside the airport, with large flames breaking out.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Along with veteran signee Khyiris Tonga, Woods stands to immediately beef up the interior of the defensive line.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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By using Spot instead, Caltrans can avoid putting workers in deep culverts, stormwater systems, bridge interiors and other areas that pose collapse risks.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Set the scene This elegant sandstone tower fits right in with the neighboring skyscrapers on bustling Potsdamer Platz.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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And once bro culture seeps in, the signs are hard to ignore.—
Teresa Hopke,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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