within 1 of 3

as in inside

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

within

2 of 3

noun

within

3 of 3

adverb

as in in

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of within
Preposition
In more recent years, however, the bob haircut has evolved, and many stylists consider the shoulder-length lob, or a long bob, to fall within the bob category as well. The Glamour Editors, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025 Air Traffic Control: 'Low Pay', 'Brutal Schedules' The controller said the FAA's workforce suffered from relatively low pay within the aviation industry compared to pilots and brutal schedules, especially for employees with children. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 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
As of Monday morning, there were 84 cancellations and 2,423 delays within, into or out of the U.S., FlightAware said. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, another bill would create a one-mile buffer around a school site, prohibiting law enforcement agencies from working with or providing information to federal immigration authorities within. Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for within
Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Preposition
  • Firefighters found two people dead inside the home with gunshot wounds: a 58-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The outlet also shared that Canadian police had also spotted a box of tapes inside Baumeister's vehicle days before his death.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Seattle Seahawks: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama The Seahawks need to upgrade the interior of their offensive line.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Thawley also highlighted that similar interiors discoveries might emerge from Jil Sander this spring.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Get Creative: Taylor recommends finding ways to use visual cues to differentiate one space from another, rather than physical objects that can make the room feel more closed in.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Pieces are designed to transcend trends and be wearable year in and year out.
    Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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