1
as in extrinsic
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence
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2
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber
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Recent Examples of external
That means when external factors—like extreme weather or industrial action—disrupt the usual flow, parcels keep moving.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Noninvasive brain technology eliminates the need for surgery because the system is external and easy to use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
And after season-ending injuries to Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt, that will almost certainly include some external pitching additions.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Players can also continue to receive external payments from third-party NIL deals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
Noninvasive brain technology eliminates the need for surgery because the system is external and easy to use.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
And after season-ending injuries to Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt, that will almost certainly include some external pitching additions.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Players can also continue to receive external payments from third-party NIL deals.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
Adjective
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As Spell-Hansson notes in her research publication, organizational leaders can be aware of the interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic barriers and opportunities and be strategic in crafting workplace cultures that will be welcoming to all potential employees.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The most common causes of extrinsic stains are coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and smoking.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The reason a ninth planet may exist is an unusual clustering of minor bodies in the Kuiper Belt — the outer solar system.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The outer surface of the TPS is also coated with a white ceramic paint, which helps reflect as much solar energy as possible and further reduces the amount of heat absorbed.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
14 July 2025
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The rise of e-commerce, particularly Amazon, led to widespread belief that traditional big-box retailers would become irrelevant dinosaurs.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The judge ruled that evolution’s validity was irrelevant.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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According to the event’s website, the money will go toward hiring a contractor who specializes in the historical preservation of lighthouses, replacing windows, repairing the roof, and a slew of exterior renovations.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
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Bolder Color Palettes Parker says gray, white, and beige are still at the top of the exterior color charts, but bolder hues are gaining ground.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Beijing has long worried that the US could undermine the Chinese economy by choking off its supply of foreign oil, and has poured investment both into reviving domestic production and electrifying its economy, especially transport.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
22 July 2025
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The court said the state was likely to succeed on the merits of the case, saying the state’s law was narrowly tailored to serve the government’s compelling interest in preventing foreign influence on elections.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Changes to Social Security are considered extraneous and not relevant in the reconciliation process.—
Thomas Hager,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The streaming economy, however, has stretched the narrative timeline, elongated the arc, padding out a predetermined number of episodes with extraneous digressions, giving minor characters things to do that don’t necessarily contribute to the story, while not developing into much on their own.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Lauren Heller Since Sagittarians are willing to try anything once, the Fire sign resembles Lauren's adventitious persona.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuit also indicates the medical examiner initially ruled the deaths as accidental, but the manner of death was changed in January 2013 to homicide based on a jail informant's uncorroborated statement to police.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Because many multivitamins contain these nutrients, check labels to avoid accidental overconsumption.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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