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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
Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
Season 1 of the Jenna Ortega drama spooked up 69.9M views since July 2023, putting it just outside the Top 20.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
While he's knocked down 35 percent of his postseason 3-pointers, he's shot just 4-for-20 from outside vs. the Thunder, including 2-for-15 in Games 2-4.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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Preposition
Ahead of Hankison’s sentencing, four individuals, including Taylor’s aunt, Bianca Austin, were arrested outside the federal courthouse while protesting.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
Season 1 of the Jenna Ortega drama spooked up 69.9M views since July 2023, putting it just outside the Top 20.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 July 2025
Adverb
Lutnick and Musk posed for a photograph outside: arms crossed, grabbing their biceps.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2025
Adjective
When Evers does hire outside counsel, the hourly rates are significantly lower than the rates billed to the Legislature, records show.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025
At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Noun
In all, there are three kitchens, including one for catering staff and another outside.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
While he's knocked down 35 percent of his postseason 3-pointers, he's shot just 4-for-20 from outside vs. the Thunder, including 2-for-15 in Games 2-4.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
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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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Where peppery, piney berries have historically dominated the spirit, our modern gins, our New Westerns celebrate botanicals beyond the ubiquitous juniper.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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During his 2024 campaign, Trump embraced podcasts as a key media strategy to reach audiences beyond traditional outlets, and made high-profile campaign appearances on podcasts hosted by comedians like Joe Rogan, Andrew Schulz, and Theo Von.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Though with on again, off again tariff negotiations, there’s no guarantee of smooth sailing from here on out.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Bryant is expected to be formally charged in connection with the attack on July 23 but is currently out on bail, according to CPR.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
15 July 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
Adjective
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Avoid wrapping leftover cut lemons in aluminum foil, which can react with the acidity in the fruit, causing an off flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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No team could use an off day than the New York Mets.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The Gaza health ministry said that 113 people have starved to death in Gaza, most of them in recent weeks.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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The Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner schools of style follow a similar lexicon on most occasions—think ’90s-esque but elevated basics, sleek tailoring, and luxe details (usually that means a bag from The Row or some itty-bitty sunglasses).—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Don't be fooled by the building's nondescript exterior—the tiny displays of classic photos and stories inside, combined with the affordable €5 ticket for retrospectives and programs with filmmaker participation, won me over immediately.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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The facade is made of raw concrete plaster that was intentionally left to weather over time, resulting in a rough, unrefined exterior that is contrasted by mahogany doors, oak paneling, and large glass windows.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
Noun
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If the measure is approved by city commissioners, police officers could receive a maximum of $250 in bonuses per shift for stops in Worthington Hills, a 0.3-square-mile city of about 1,500 residents off Westport Road that does not have its own police department.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
15 July 2025
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Teams are allowed a maximum of three two-way contracts, with guard Dru Smith currently with a Heat qualifying offer in restricted free agency for such a deal.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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