as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
However, within 30 minutes, police tracked down where the man had jumped out of the car and thrown away a gun, thanks to a tight web of officers and city cameras, Bess said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 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
Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Holland was another who said any turnaround must come from within.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Psaute’s shooting often kept Ralston Valley within striking distance throughout the night, with five three-pointers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
However, within 30 minutes, police tracked down where the man had jumped out of the car and thrown away a gun, thanks to a tight web of officers and city cameras, Bess said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 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
Another all-natural way to kill ants is by using boiling water—a large pot of boiling water can be slowly poured atop an ant mount to get rid of the ants within.
—Rabekah Henderson, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Holland was another who said any turnaround must come from within.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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Kent said the idea of sleep cells likely came from inside the house.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven for militants who carry out attacks inside Pakistan, especially for the Pakistani Taliban.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The interior features a fireplace.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maybe that’s because the interiors have a certain plainness — one that’s accurate to Georgian classicism but boring to Hollywood hotshots.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Aztecs fans, getting a workout in, stood and clapped for the entire drought.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Netflix’s live-action One Piece is deep into production on Season 3, with the beloved Arabasta arc taking center stage, a wave of new casting locked in, and stars teasing a darker, more mature tone ahead.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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