as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 8 Feb. 2026
When forces remain within safe ranges, the signals reflect ordinary interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 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
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Give it a little tug to fold out the queen-size mattress within, then lay back for a rest.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 8 Feb. 2026
When forces remain within safe ranges, the signals reflect ordinary interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 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
We have been invaded by a criminal army from within.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Give it a little tug to fold out the queen-size mattress within, then lay back for a rest.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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Bad Bunny pretaped the segment inside the casita, faux-falling through the roof and quite literally crashing a family gathering before exiting to the remainder of the performance.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The season 45 champion is a true triple threat — with athleticism, charm, and charisma wrapped inside the skin of a cold-blooded assassin.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Comfortable ride quality, engaging acceleration, and a simple, practical interior are complemented by excellent visibility, making the Leaf an exceptional journeyman’s EV.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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The interiors of the rooms are by Paulina Morán and warm stone in a creamy off-white is paired with dark tropical hardwoods.—
John Newton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Lindgren’s customers are stylists, celebrities and influencers, who often pop in, as Australian content creator Zofia Krasicki did last month, ahead of exclusive events like Paris Fashion Week or Sundance Film Festival.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Zubimendi’s effort kissed the post on its way in, but Declan Rice and Kai Havertz had shots from similar distances whizz just past the frame of the goal in the 15 minutes before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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