as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
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Recent Examples of outward
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 June 2026
My niece – a teenager who was quiet, hardworking and by every outward measure doing well – was one of them.
—Huaying Wang, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But the outward shift from big cities isn't just a Sun Belt phenomenon.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 June 2026
My niece – a teenager who was quiet, hardworking and by every outward measure doing well – was one of them.
—Huaying Wang, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Noun
This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
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
Noun
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Still, as the face of Manchester’s rejuvenation, Burnham assumed a US governor-style regional leader profile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The exchange came about a minute after Clark drilled a 3-pointer in Reese's face.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The exterior decks echo that sense of flow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Move firewood and mulch away from exterior walls.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Anytime a politician is commanding money, regardless of the purpose, there is at least the appearance that the giver — Meta, Google, Blue Shield for example — may expect something in return.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Uruguay, a traditional South American competitor that entered the World Cup ranked in the international top 20, would be the heavy favorite over Cape Verde, an African island nation with fewer than half a million citizens that was also making its first-ever appearance in the World Cup.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Noun
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For a performer whose studio has passed, the practical effect is that the actor absorbs the cost of staying on the ballot.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Organizers say the free show will have more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects along the Detroit River.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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But her main goal was not to do an impression.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Offensive and defensive lineman Joseph Medina from the class of 2028 has made quite a first impression on Hernandez.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But the mayor ought to answer why, in light of this seeming betrayal, businesses still should feel confident discussing sensitive matters with him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Nvidia did not immediately respond to Ars’ request to comment on this seeming tension.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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The stories behind each batch of Booker’s range from nebulous to dubious to some semblance of credibility.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Those pressures border on turning hydraulic fluid into a solid, which, especially when paired with larger wheels and narrower tire sidewalls, prevents any semblance of a smooth ride, even on the best asphalt.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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