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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
Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Held along the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue outside the Johnson House Historic Site, the free event commemorated Juneteenth with live music, vendors, food, children's activities and community engagement.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Doug Myers, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Marler assumed the event would be canceled, but Argoti ripped the old grill out from the kitchen and moved it outside.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
This is the first time that Rhoback, which has been profitable from its start, has raised any outside capital.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The group includes two photos of Diana in her dormitory, as well as one of her outside.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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Preposition
Some of the concerts outside Paris were canceled.
—Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Held along the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue outside the Johnson House Historic Site, the free event commemorated Juneteenth with live music, vendors, food, children's activities and community engagement.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Adverb
Witnesses also expressed concern for a woman who had been eating outside when the truck came through.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Marler assumed the event would be canceled, but Argoti ripped the old grill out from the kitchen and moved it outside.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Adjective
Godley’s pitch, implicitly, is that a channel founded by someone who has actually built and run an outsourcing company can cover the sector with a credibility that outside observers struggle to match.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
This is the first time that Rhoback, which has been profitable from its start, has raised any outside capital.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Noun
At Ruby’s, wonderful things happen when butter and flour alchemize, like the flaky and citrusy outsides and soft insides of the sugar buns, and an array of other French pastries that faithfully lure in crowds every weekend.
—Ligaya Malones, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The group includes two photos of Diana in her dormitory, as well as one of her outside.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 May 2026
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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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But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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But there are more elaborate systems out there.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There are many different styles of therapy out there, all dedicated to helping kids process their emotions and heal.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Like all modern balls, the outer layer is polyurethane and the inner is a mix of materials (primarily polyester), inside which the bladder is located — that’s the bit that gets inflated.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The size of a black hole and the distance between it and outer gas clouds can be used to determine its mass, and could also be used to determine the mass of dark matter clustered around it.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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On off days in the villa, the boys and girls would alternate every other week to split the responsibility.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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All six runs in the game came off homers, with Texas' Joc Pederson delivering a two-run shot in the third off rookie Mike Paredes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Amid the fallout, Honarkar lost possession of most of his properties, including the historic Hotel Laguna, where a public scuffle had broken out in 2023 between his security team and guards working for the partner who wrested control of the landmark.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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People may not always agree with them, but most accept and follow them.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Noun
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Though the shopping center once held dozens of stores, its population of retailers steadily dwindled for years amid a string of new owners and a decaying exterior.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The sunny, minimalist interiors, with light wood floors and paneled walls, create a playful contrast with the modern, industrial-exterior aesthetic.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The new bill, if enacted, would direct the agency to at least six planes and a maximum of nine — and help pave the way for the funding.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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According to the code of conduct, fines begin at $25,000 and could go up to a maximum of $250,000 depending on the severity of the penalty.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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