as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
some Polish citizens were interned in Russian camps during World War II
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
variants
also interne
1
as in resident
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reader
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intern
Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Idaho Statesman Vincent Medina is a service journalism reporting intern at the Idaho Statesman.
—Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2025
Hobson began her career at Ariel Investments, a Chicago investment firm, as an intern.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Alec Halaby’s résumé Halaby has been with the Eagles organization since 2007 when he was hired as an intern in their football operations department.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intern 
Noun
The staffer sat near the intern's desk and said Taylor would come to the office seeking her out.
—Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Idaho Statesman Vincent Medina is a service journalism reporting intern at the Idaho Statesman.
—Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2025
Hobson began her career at Ariel Investments, a Chicago investment firm, as an intern.
—Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
Alec Halaby’s résumé Halaby has been with the Eagles organization since 2007 when he was hired as an intern in their football operations department.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for intern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intern
Verb
-
The president-elect said on Meet the Press recently that Cheney and Thompson should be jailed.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
-
The spate of preemptive pardons came hours before President-elect Donald Trump — who has called for some of his political foes to be jailed — takes office.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The proposal has drawn concerns from area residents about traffic congestion and the project's accountability.—
Lisa Thomson,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
-
Kelley emphasized the broader impact of the budget impasse on county services and residents.—
Eplunus Colvin,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Baltimore Sun editorial writers offer opinions and analysis on news and issues relevant to readers.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.—
Jane Hong / Made by History,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Beginning in 1907, these women — deemed typhoid carriers — were imprisoned in the former psychiatric hospital, their lives shaped by fear, stigma, and medical injustice.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
-
The people who produce and distribute it should be imprisoned.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
However, his actions to freeze the budget threaten the paychecks of thousands of government employees and contractors, public school funds and Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals, doctors and nurses providing care.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
-
Coroner Banek said this week her office was notified by hospital staff of the death in the emergency room as doctors and nurses worked more than 10 hours to raise Adolphus’ temperature from 50 degrees.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
However, after Baek saves Dr. Han's daughter, the surgeon becomes kinder and friendlier towards Baek.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
-
Doped up on anesthesia in a post-operative recovery room, Allen had been informed by the surgeon that — in an unforeseen twist — the muscle was only 20 percent torn, which might fast-track his recovery.—
Michael Silver,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The family later moved to Tulsa, Okla., where his father became a preacher and his mother, Joyce (Schott) Ray, managed the home.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
-
Bruer, 67, had served in at least 22 states and territories and seven countries since 1976, according to a timeline compiled by Pam Walton, a former member who has used historical records and photographs to track the movements of predatory preachers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Danan Hughes was a Chiefs rookie wide receiver and return specialist then, and his first memory of the day was being greeted by the seasonal conditions: a 15-degree wind chill.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
-
Hiring specialists for roles in sectors that demand advanced knowledge can help address these gaps, particularly in STEM, healthcare, technology and finance.—
Sophie Alcorn,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near intern
Cite this Entry
“Intern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intern. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share