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
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as in resident
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as in reader
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Recent Examples of intern
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Zoom out: Overall intern hiring is expected to fall 3.1% this school year, compared to last, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers report from April.
—April Rubin, Axios, 25 May 2025
So now Starmer is singing a different tune, and the lyrics sound like they were written by an unpaid intern for the Reform Party.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 23 May 2025
How did a kid from Broward, working at McDonald’s, facing parental resistance to his political dreams, become a White House intern in 11 months?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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Noun
This summer, two reporting interns are joining us covering all things California politics.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
Zoom out: Overall intern hiring is expected to fall 3.1% this school year, compared to last, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers report from April.
—April Rubin, Axios, 25 May 2025
So now Starmer is singing a different tune, and the lyrics sound like they were written by an unpaid intern for the Reform Party.
—Abigail Anthony, National Review, 23 May 2025
How did a kid from Broward, working at McDonald’s, facing parental resistance to his political dreams, become a White House intern in 11 months?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intern
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Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang said in a press briefing Thursday that those who were jailed for national security offenses and freed from correctional facilities enjoy freedoms, including freedom of expression, like other residents.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Two Miami-Dade County employees were jailed Wednesday on charges of stealing public artwork valued at more than $50,000 from Port Miami, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Today, almost 4 in 10 residents are on one of the health insurance plans for low- and moderate-income people or those with disabilities.—
Noam Levey,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Ways to stay safe during a flood according to the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
Noun
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This newsletter contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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What Folks Love About This Recipe Cowboy Breakfast Casserole is a reader favorite for many reasons.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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Law enforcement officers in Arkansas were on the hunt Wednesday for a former police chief who broke out of a state facility where he was imprisoned for rape and murder.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Larry Hoover remains imprisoned under a state murder conviction despite the commutation of his federal sentences by President Donald Trump.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Several students suffered minor injuries on Wednesday and were treated by the school nurse.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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According to at least two of his friends, Philadelphia attorney Thomas Donaldson and nurse Elizabeth Keller, this was Whitman’s favorite photograph.—
Trevin Corsiglia,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Makary, who was sworn in to lead the FDA on April 1, is a controversial Johns Hopkins University surgeon and researcher who gained national attention as a staunch critic of the federal response to COVID.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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Ellie goes on to reveal that Abby's father was the surgeon who Joel shot in the head.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Buskirk — his dad and great grandfather were preachers — shortly after accepting the football job felt the calling to explore ministry work.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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My dad was a Methodist preacher from a long line of them.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Marketing guru Tiziana Rocca, who has close Hollywood ties and is a festivals specialist, is back at the helm eight years after she was forced to step down due to political infighting in 2017 following a five-year stint.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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The presence of the Truxtun complicates any potential Houthi attempts to target non-U. S. ships within the carrier strike group, the specialist outlet The Maritime Executive said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Intern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intern. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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