as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
people who live in the Australian outback tend to be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of outback
Specifically, scientists mentioned the Sturt Stony Desert, an outback desert in South Australia, as a potential place to look.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Taking readers on a high-octane journey through the Australian outback, the story centers on Harvey Buck, a former soldier racing against time to reach his dying girlfriend.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Take the story of the longest living trapdoor spider, who survived in the Australian outback to the ripe age of 43.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Taking readers on a high-octane journey through the Australian outback, the story centers on Harvey Buck, a former soldier racing against time to reach his dying girlfriend.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Take the story of the longest living trapdoor spider, who survived in the Australian outback to the ripe age of 43.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outback
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Farmhouse style—seen in farmhouse living rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms—seems to have ventured out of the countryside and popped up all over the world throughout the last decade.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Plus, exploring the countryside on outdoorsy adventures like road trips is easy: Portugal has more than 5,000 electric vehicle charge points.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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Said was seen on surveillance video and appeared to toss an item into a bush, the affidavit said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 June 2025
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Driving directly into bushes or canopy can be a life saver, but also has its risks.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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As deepfakes and cyberthreats become more sophisticated, the next frontier of digital trust will be defined by the balance between absolute security and fundamental privacy rights.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Scholars have often argued that the minimum characteristic of a great power is the ability to decisively shape outcomes in the region beyond its immediate frontiers.—
ASHLEY J. TELLIS,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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The film gathers immoral cops, ruthless women and corrupt politicians to complete the world of populist cinema based in hinterlands of India.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Oklahoma City and Indianapolis are out-of-the-way markets, their stars don’t move the needle, a Finals in the (supposed) hinterlands will send the national TV ratings into the tank, etc.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The Republican president earlier told reporters that the U.S. was soon preparing to send letters to different countries, informing them of the new tariff rate his administration would impose on them.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 June 2025
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Decoding The Gas Buyer’s Mindset For a country that has revolved around the automobile for almost a century, gas prices are part of American culture.—
Linnea Geiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas set to be affected include Logan Pass, Marias Pass and the backcountry of the Flathead National Forest, according to the NWS Great Falls and Missoula offices.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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The most famous are the 10th Mountain Division and San Juan Hut systems, both in Colorado, but the newest is the Aquarius Trail Hut System, five solar powered huts strategically set along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry and best mountain biking trails.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Yet a constant among the nations relying on UEFA for a big chunk of club incomes is one few would consider a footballing backwater.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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One day, while fishing a swampy Texas backwater in his kayak, Lin had a close encounter with an alligator that sparked some hard-bait creativity.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
15 May 2025
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“Outback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outback. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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