as in interior
an interior or internal part
structural decay had started from within
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Recent Examples of within
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
On a crucial third-and-10 just inside field goal range, Beck was confident with his pass to Marion to get well within range.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 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
Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
The model was designed with an emphasis on providing a low-to-the-ground feel and like the Book 1, is somewhat modest from a glance, hiding its performance tech within.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Preposition
Still, the district put full faith in its current coaches, promoting from within.
—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.
—Adverb
Set within a sprawling natural park, the hotel slowly emerges from the dark, its illuminated rooms stacked like glowing blocks, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer a glimpse of the elegant spaces within.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
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One worker could be heard saying that a horse did not belong inside the store.—
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Each envelope containing the clue was inside a box filled with some frightful creature — rats, snakes, a tarantula, millipedes, and cockroaches.—
Noun
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They’re designed with roomy interiors and tons of compartments that make organizing your packing essentials extremely easy.—
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The exterior is a faux calfskin that looks luxe and keeps you dry, while the faux-suede interior is warm and plush for winter weather.—
Adverb
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Acclaimed chefs fly in for pop-up dinners and cooking classes.—
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The gable vent is one of several that can draw embers into your attic if one flies in.—
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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