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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
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Elijah wandered and died outside the Royalton Chic property, the defendants’ attorneys argue.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Photo : Anthony Barcelo A bedroom on the bottom floor flows outside.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Mohammed Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The hastened pace of destroyer development has surprised some outside observers, raising questions about how much of the technology is functional versus symbolic.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Sometimes international relations fell under the sway of a powerful hegemon—or of outright imperialism, where a single state, such as Rome, or an outside invader, such as the Ottoman empire, dominated its neighbors and provided them with security.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
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Preposition
The proclamation applies only to nationals from these countries who are currently outside the United States and do not hold a valid visa as of the effective date.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Elijah wandered and died outside the Royalton Chic property, the defendants’ attorneys argue.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 June 2025
Adverb
The witness looked outside and saw a man down in the street and another man wearing all black standing nearby, said homicide Lt. Lou Maggi.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Photo : Anthony Barcelo A bedroom on the bottom floor flows outside.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
Adjective
Palestinians in Gaza rely almost entirely on outside aid to survive because Israel’s offensive has destroyed almost all the territory’s food production capabilities.
—Mohammed Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The hastened pace of destroyer development has surprised some outside observers, raising questions about how much of the technology is functional versus symbolic.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Noun
Cool down slowly when exiting the sauna and avoid moving directly to a cold area, such as outside in winter.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Sometimes international relations fell under the sway of a powerful hegemon—or of outright imperialism, where a single state, such as Rome, or an outside invader, such as the Ottoman empire, dominated its neighbors and provided them with security.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 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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Republicans are working to pass the debt limit increase within the legislation through a party-line vote that would extend borrowing authority beyond the 2026 election, avoiding the need to negotiate terms with Democrats.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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But the park’s defining feature — aside from the giant Tiger outside its gates — is still the city skyline beyond the outfield walls.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Bigger predators are another major threat to stray cats, but perhaps the biggest danger for them out there is traffic.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Or maybe there’s a team out there, on the eve of July 1, that wants to keep Marner from even getting to market and is willing to give up something (a draft pick?) to acquire his rights.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Scientists hope to bring this technology to even larger telescopes, including the 4-meter Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaiʻi, promising an even closer look at the sun's outer layers.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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That’s all because of cooling properties like moisture-wicking outer shells and hypoallergenic, airy fill materials, such as lightweight down and mulberry silk.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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For those who aren’t seeking beach time, the island also was praised for offering historic sites, golf courses and other off-shore activities.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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After an off day Thursday, the Arizona Diamondbacks come to GABP for three games.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Filip Jorgensen has played most of the games, but Sanchez is the No 1 and has done pretty well in recent weeks.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Its analysis shows polluting industries still present problems for city residents, especially in Black and Latino communities where most of Chicago’s heavy industry is concentrated.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Clean the exterior Use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe the screen, case and back.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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In contrast to Scribner’s modish black exterior, the library is cast in blond wood with leather and wood seating and plenty of plush spots to curl up with complimentary coffee around a central fireplace.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Trip delay Trip delays of five hours or more qualify for reimbursement of up to $200 per day, with a $2,000 maximum.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The rules also limit junior college transfers to a maximum of three years of D-I sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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