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as in except
not including
outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas
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as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
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as in off
small in degree
though they haven't been playing at their best, they still have an outside chance of making it into the championship series
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete
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Recent Examples of outside
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
On Thursday morning, the volunteers stacked coffins 10 layers deep outside the State Department headquarters to protest funding cuts to the global program known as PEPFAR, or the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
For the best show, head outside during the early morning hours of April 22, as this is the peak of the meteor shower, ideally between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time, just before dawn.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, an outside cornerback to complement Ramsey is needed.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Two other dogs were alive, one near Betsy, the other outside (a family friend later took them in).
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
According to prosecutors, O'Keefe died outside a Canton, Massachusetts, home where some of his law enforcement colleagues and their spouses were attending an after-party following a night out in town on Jan. 28, 2022.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
On Thursday morning, the volunteers stacked coffins 10 layers deep outside the State Department headquarters to protest funding cuts to the global program known as PEPFAR, or the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
—Orion Rummler, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
But after a couple of minutes another cop came back in and told us to go outside with our hands up, Maldonado said.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
For the best show, head outside during the early morning hours of April 22, as this is the peak of the meteor shower, ideally between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. local time, just before dawn.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Those working for the government as special government employees are not paid by the federal government and can continue to collect payment from outside entities while performing their work for the government, which Warren and Stansbury say runs the risk of creating possible conflicts of interest.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2025
Still, an outside cornerback to complement Ramsey is needed.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
With his outside shot once again falling, he's averaged 8.7 assists over his last seven games.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Two other dogs were alive, one near Betsy, the other outside (a family friend later took them in).
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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That makes this research applicable not just to Mars, but to planets orbiting other stars too, with the underlying idea of looking for habitable environments beyond our solar system.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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According to financial sources: Skims, which had been out looking to top off its latest fundraising round ahead of a potential initial public offering in the second half, hit pause on the fundraising.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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His third shot on the par-4 fifth was 152 yards out.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The figs would cook until their tough outer skin softened and some began to burst open to gently ooze their seedy pulp, thickening the mixture into a grainy, molasses-brown syrup, while other figs remained whole, their thick stems still attached.—
Claude Barilleaux,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Drivers traveling south from Ouray to Silverton, will be on the steep outer side of the highway, while those driving north (from Silverton to Ouray) will hug the inside of the cliff face.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Last-minute fixes were still being made, and some Cubs players trickled into the clubhouse to put stuff in their lockers or work out on their off day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trending Video 3 Interior Designers Transform The Same Galley Kitchen The stainless steel exterior is smudge-resistant and minimalist, with hidden pocket handles.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
11 Apr. 2025
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Additional Tips to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder at Its Best Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Beginning the week of June 2, soldiers, their horses and the caisson will carry caskets for two funerals a day and a maximum of 10 per week.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The charge carries a maximum of 10 years in prison, federal officials said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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