as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
some Polish citizens were interned in Russian camps during World War II
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also interne
1
as in resident
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as in reader
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Recent Examples of intern
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Zoom out: Overall intern hiring is expected to fall 3.1% this school year, compared to last, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers report from April.
—April Rubin, Axios, 25 May 2025
So now Starmer is singing a different tune, and the lyrics sound like they were written by an unpaid intern for the Reform Party.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 23 May 2025
How did a kid from Broward, working at McDonald’s, facing parental resistance to his political dreams, become a White House intern in 11 months?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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Noun
This summer, two reporting interns are joining us covering all things California politics.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Zoom out: Overall intern hiring is expected to fall 3.1% this school year, compared to last, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers report from April.
—April Rubin, Axios, 25 May 2025
So now Starmer is singing a different tune, and the lyrics sound like they were written by an unpaid intern for the Reform Party.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 23 May 2025
How did a kid from Broward, working at McDonald’s, facing parental resistance to his political dreams, become a White House intern in 11 months?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intern
Verb
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In the film’s single best scene, when Roebuck first meets Howitzer while jailed for existing while homosexual, Wright pulls back that armor.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Federal prosecutors argued for Roberson to be jailed for two years, but a judge disagreed.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Trump may ruin their lives — Alejandra Morales, Mexico City resident A day earlier, the president had been more pointed in her critique of U.S. immigration roundups, which have drawn widespread outrage here.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Perfectly located at 165th Street and Quivira Road, this premier neighborhood is already making a lasting impression on prospective homeowners and current residents alike.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Noun
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This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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What Folks Love About This Recipe Cowboy Breakfast Casserole is a reader favorite for many reasons.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The government controls education and public media; independent journalists and bloggers who have criticized the government have been imprisoned.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Within the labyrinth of halls, an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an instant.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Noun
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An outreach agent that flags patient needs is only helpful if there are enough nurses and clinicians available to respond.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Somewhere out of sight—hidden from monitors and hovering nurses and Jed and me—a tightening.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Angel’s Christmas Day release, The Stranger’s Case, from Lone Survivor producer Brandt Andersen, is the story of a pediatric surgeon and her daughter, set against the backdrop of the Syrian Civil War.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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Swain has been a practicing surgeon, division chief, professor and researcher — often all at the same time — and has collaborated with researchers from around the world.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Some of the preachers, like Oral Roberts, were Pentecostal preachers who found their way on television to bring the movement out of tents and into the mainstream world.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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From a 90-year-old man finding the courage to come out to a former Baptist preacher revealing his authentic identity at 53, journalist Charles M. Blow uncovered the touching stories of everyday Americans who are embracing their true selves later in life.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, who has close Hollywood ties and is a festivals specialist, is back at the helm eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting in 2017 following a five-year stint.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Other awardees included Michael Bichler, a special education specialist at Mt. Carmel High School in Rancho Penasquitos.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“Intern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intern. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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