as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Jonel Aleccia, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
A little far out but still within walking distance of the 2 or 5 train.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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
USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
On its face, the immunity decision means that, without a legal structure to address it, only violence from without or within can hold a president to account for crimes committed in war or foreign affairs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Preposition
Symptoms occur quickly, within a day or two of eating contaminated food, and typically include fever, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea and signs of dehydration — little or no urination, increased thirst and dizziness.
—Jonel Aleccia, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
A little far out but still within walking distance of the 2 or 5 train.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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
Your emotions may be shaking and quaking deep within.
—USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
On its face, the immunity decision means that, without a legal structure to address it, only violence from without or within can hold a president to account for crimes committed in war or foreign affairs.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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In the weeks leading up to Israel’s October 25 strikes inside Iran, Iranian officials reportedly threatened to retaliate against the United States as well as any Arab countries that allowed Israel to use their territory or airspace to launch an attack.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Joe is driven by a cognitive-dissonant belief in her Sisyphean post — ever maintaining the upper hand to protect the scraps of the American Dream that cradle her family inside America’s borders.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
Noun
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But mining Neptune’s deep interior is impossible, because no robot can survive at the planet’s extreme pressures.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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As with most Kias, the interior features loads of technology including a panoramic curved display that integrates two 12.3-inch screens.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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There were a couple of potential NCAA teams in there, but the competition level goes up a notch this weekend when DU travels to North Dakota, a top-10 club in both national polls.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Kai Ryssdal: You guys put snowfall on the screen in there.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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