as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
The drop in positivity toward the Democrats comes from within.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Beyond the perks are real benefits: Granite commits to almost exclusively promoting employees from within and gives managers a pool of money to dole out as promotions and raises.
—Luisa Kroll, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Additionally, Trump is expected to tout the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday as his administration has focused on identifying waste within the federal government.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
The drop in positivity toward the Democrats comes from within.
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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
Adverb
Just remember the history of hiring from within is fraught with danger.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Beyond the perks are real benefits: Granite commits to almost exclusively promoting employees from within and gives managers a pool of money to dole out as promotions and raises.
—Luisa Kroll, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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According to the documents, investigators secured a search warrant for footage from inside the school and saw Morrison encourage other students to mentally and physically abuse a child at the school.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Based on location data, O'Keefe could've been inside 34 Fairview Road during the early morning of Jan. 29, 2022, testified Ian Whiffin, a digital forensics expert, under cross-examination by defense attorney Robert Alessi.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It is used by companies like Porsche, Donkervoort and Ferrari to save weight and add strength on bodywork and interiors.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the Bears did a masterful job of fortifying the interior of the offensive line in March, buying themselves flexibility to navigate the draft with eyes scanning in all directions.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has also introduced mental health workshops into some certifications and courses that farmers and ranchers enroll in.—
Jessica Schreifels,
ProPublica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Brunson and Josh Hart appeared to suffer injuries late in the game, but both checked back in.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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