1
as in interior
situated farther in
an inner area of the national park that is some distance from the nearest road
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
kept his inner life private
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Recent Examples of inner
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Astronomers believe the flares are coming from the inner edge of the accretion disk just beyond the black hole’s event horizon, or the area around a black hole where the pull of gravity is so strong that not even light can escape, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Purists may turn up their noses, but our inner child loves their funky flavors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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In our solar system, Venus is near the inner edge of the habitable zone, and its surface reaches temperatures of over 800 degrees Fahrenheit (427 degrees Celsius) underneath a thick, choking atmosphere.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Astronomers believe the flares are coming from the inner edge of the accretion disk just beyond the black hole’s event horizon, or the area around a black hole where the pull of gravity is so strong that not even light can escape, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Purists may turn up their noses, but our inner child loves their funky flavors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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Aunt Fannie's All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar Spray $12 Amazon Great Value All-Purpose Cleaning Vinegar, 64 oz. $2 Walmart Soft cloth or soft sponge Air fryers can (obviously) withstand super-high temperatures but many have nonstick interior coatings and the heating elements are very delicate too.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
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The only regions with possible small improvements in drought conditions are along the Great Lakes and the interior New England area.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Buckingham Palace conducted an internal inquiry, the results of which have never been made public.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2025
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Developing an internal knowledge repository centralized and accessible to personnel doing the work.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This revealed that the within-subjects standard deviation was on average nearly eight times higher than the corresponding between-subjects standard deviation.—
Neuroskeptic,
Discover Magazine,
23 June 2018
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Cream blush will give you that lit-from-within glow.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
23 Nov. 2022
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Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s & women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Orr had 11 1/2 sacks, the most in a season by an inside/middle linebacker in Wisconsin history.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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“Inner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inner. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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