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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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Preposition
Given that most of the world’s Anglicans live in Africa, the growing influence of the faithful in the Global South has played an increasingly important role in debates and decision-making within the broader Anglican Communion in the 21st century. — Stephanie Triplettall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Walsh said those demonstration projects are nearing completion, with results expected within the next month. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
Fake a glow-from-within look with Neutrogena’s cult-favorite Hydro Boost serum. — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 22 Nov. 2022 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
Adverb
With nostalgic odes to musical history and memories of video games woven within, Spielberg works hard to bring Cline's love letter to the 80s to life in a visually captivating and action-packed way. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026 However, this is the financial reality Newcastle are operating within. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for within
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  1. inside
  2. interior
  3. in
Preposition
  • Gilbert Burns called it inside the cage after a TKO loss in April, and Colby Covington walked away weeks later under very different circumstances.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movement appears to have prompted adjustments inside Modi’s party.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of inside
Noun
  • The sleek, midcentury-feeling interiors were designed by Thomas Juul-Hansen.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Ladurée at the Grand Egyptian Museum (Giza) Parisian patisserie Ladurée brings a dash of French elegance to the contemporary architecture of the Grand Egyptian Museum, thanks to its filigree white and gold interior.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of interior
Adverb
  • Chicago added two runs in the seventh inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong threw his bat at the ball to drive in Swanson, then Seiya Suzuki blooped another single in to bring in the fourth run of the game.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Here’s a look at who’s in, and who hasn’t made a decision yet.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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