within 1 of 3

preposition

Definition of withinnext
as in inside

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within

2 of 3

noun

as in interior
an interior or internal part structural decay had started from within

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within

3 of 3

adverb

as in in

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Recent Examples of within
Preposition
At the same time, procurement is becoming more strategic within organizations, evolving from a cost-management function to a driver of innovation. — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025 Here are the inspection scores and violations for restaurants within the city limits of Arlington for March 23rd - March 29th, 2025 A score of 100 is a perfect score and 70 is considered to be extremely poor. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 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
Beyond the perks are real benefits: Granite commits to almost exclusively promoting employees from within and gives managers a pool of money to dole out as promotions and raises. — Luisa Kroll, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Maybe peace within isn’t actually so separate from peace in the world. — Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within
Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
  1. inside
  2. interior
  3. in
Preposition
  • Read more: Here’s What’s New on Netflix in April 2025 A gunman takes hostages inside the Apple Store iHostage draws its drama from a real-life incident in 2022.
    — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The importance of daylight The infrared light found in daylight can modulate inflammation, stimulate collagen production, prevent neurodegeneration, and even optimize mitochondria, which produce energy inside our cells.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of inside
Noun
  • Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Our interior was imagined as a mix of Alcantara and semi-aniline leather in Onyx Black, complemented by a dark chrome finish on the air vents and metallic switches, and carbon fiber for the steering wheel.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025
  • There are plenty of aviation nods as well; for example, an original phone booth has been transformed into a photobooth whose interior is covered with a photorealistic reproduction wallpaper of the inside of a Ford Tri-Motor airplane.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of interior
Adverb
  • On the final day, El Batey becomes a focal point, with live drumming and dancing that invite both locals and visitors to join in.
    — Melissa Rose Cooper, Essence, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Now, potential employees are flown in for a one-day, in-person interview.
    — Melissa Mahtani, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of in

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