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as in inside

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

within

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noun

within

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adverb

as in in

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of within
Preposition
Galactic Energy has proven a successful company within China's commercial space industry. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2025 Trump's launch of his meme coin sparked controversy even within the crypto industry, which sees it as a distraction that could undermine the credibility of the industry. Rafael Nam, NPR, 19 May 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
In the case of the Rockies, a mediocre team, promoting from within is merely continuing that mediocrity. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025 Likewise, proponents of Francis within in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also expressed concern about Trump’s immigration agenda. Liam Adams, USA Today, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for within
Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
  • Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of his forthcoming performances due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus – a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
  • The Riva Lounge is located inside the Hotel de Mar Gran Meliá.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • The interiors are roomy and thoughtfully designed for all kinds of travel —from quick day trips to overseas.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
  • Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Adverb
  • De Jong dug his heels in and refused to leave or give up the money he was owed.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • For instance, how do your personal lives and families factor in?
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025

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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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