as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
some Polish citizens were interned in Russian camps during World War II
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also interne
1
as in resident
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as in reader
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Recent Examples of intern
Megan McCluskey, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
In fact, Jones was far more interested in getting work for his intern, Christopher Katz, an engineering student at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Freelancer Mari Pressley was an intern on the Charlotte Observer’s Service Desk and CharlotteFive.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Still, after college Hayden briefly explored the fashion industry, working as a marketing intern for Tommy Hilfiger — and kept cooking as just a hobby.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, since Whitaker will presumably have graduated by that point and July 1 is often when a new batch of doctors begin their training, Whitaker could potentially be back in the ER as an intern.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
In fact, Jones was far more interested in getting work for his intern, Christopher Katz, an engineering student at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Freelancer Mari Pressley was an intern on the Charlotte Observer’s Service Desk and CharlotteFive.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Still, after college Hayden briefly explored the fashion industry, working as a marketing intern for Tommy Hilfiger — and kept cooking as just a hobby.
—Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intern
Verb
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He was arrested after the warrant and was jailed from Feb. 2 to July 22, 2021, sources said.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Yoon’s ouster will probably lead to a fresh rethinking of South Korea’s political system, which has seen four of its eight presidents either jailed or impeached since the nation became a democracy in 1987 after decades of authoritarian rule.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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While most of the council was in favor, a majority of residents in public comment opposed the idea.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The city's proposal includes $3 million for a subsidy program for low-income residents in single-family dwellings.—
Andrew Keatts,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stop by readers' favorite The Floyd Country Store in Virginia to experience their Friday Night Jamboree in all its glory.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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But parents of the most avid and successful readers don’t save reading for bedtime.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Union leaders and journalists who criticized Bukele have also been imprisoned.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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He is imprisoned in El Salvador, where he was sent with other migrants accused of being gang members.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carotenuto was employed as a nurse at an outpatient surgical center in Stamford.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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Through her work in hospice care, McFadden has gained invaluable lessons that extend beyond her role as a nurse.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just as a surgeon uses a scalpel to cut out a tumor, a similar approach is needed for federal, state and local governments.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida’s College of Medicine.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The preacher and producer has been dating his soon-to-be wife for a year.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Castillo is ecstatic to be marrying the preacher and was taken aback by the proposal.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Feb. 2025
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Even if your current treatment options are limited, speak with your oncologist (cancer specialist) about clinical trials that actively recruit participants.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Channel 4 Explores Trump’s First 100 Days UK network Channel has ordered a quick turnaround doc from genre specialist ITN Productions (ITNP) about the early days of Donald Trump’s second presidency.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Intern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intern. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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