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preposition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of within
Noun
When germination occurs while the seed is still within or attached to tissue of the parent plant, this is considered vivipary. Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025 The fiscal kicker is that all income flowing into, within, and out of the fund is completely exempt form Ukrainian taxation. Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Adverb
Authorities also allege that Melly shot his friends from inside the vehicle and that the motive was financially driven, pointing to disputes over money and rising tensions within the YNW collective. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025 Three seasons in, creator Julian Fellowes has an impressive track record for including historical inspiration within the storyline of his fictional characters. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 July 2025
Preposition
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 See All Example Sentences for within
Recent Examples of Synonyms for within
Noun
  • This one features a unique structured design, leather shoulder straps, and a spacious interior that’s perfect for any itinerary.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
  • Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Adverb
  • As the guests walked in, Hasmik would scream with joy and call Tony to come say hello.
    Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
  • Merino Tech Base Layer Set Merino wool is arguably one of the best materials to hike in, and a gorilla trek is no exception.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2025
Preposition
  • Other highlights, or zones, inside the store are the 517-square-foot Corner Shop, which every four to six weeks will showcase a different brand.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
  • About 40 minutes later, a second 911 call came from someone inside the home at 4:50 p.m., identifying themselves as a resident and reporting a break-in, according to the affidavit.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 23 July 2025

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“Within.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/within. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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