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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
Camille Behnke, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The device ignited outside the New York City mayor's residence on Saturday contained explosive materials and fragmentation that could have killed and maimed numerous people, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This 35 percent off Patagonia Ahnya Pullover is a classic layer, perfect for getting you outside during chilly spring mornings.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Next to him is guitarist Khrystian Ramos, focused and business-minded, balancing band duties with outside ventures that include a successful seafood business.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But the show ends with the cabin fire and Weisz’s character addressing the audience from outside, leaving it ambiguous as to what was real and what was fiction.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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Preposition
Video posted to social media after the explosion showed police vehicles and people in tactical gear outside the embassy.
—Camille Behnke, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The device ignited outside the New York City mayor's residence on Saturday contained explosive materials and fragmentation that could have killed and maimed numerous people, according to law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
So with enough condensation, mold can grow either inside or outside on a window frame.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This 35 percent off Patagonia Ahnya Pullover is a classic layer, perfect for getting you outside during chilly spring mornings.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Both are strong presences in the run game, hopefully putting an end to the Rams’ struggles against outside zone.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Next to him is guitarist Khrystian Ramos, focused and business-minded, balancing band duties with outside ventures that include a successful seafood business.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Smoking is now restricted to outside, a small price to pay during what could be the death of dive bars.
—Abby Dodge, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But the show ends with the cabin fire and Weisz’s character addressing the audience from outside, leaving it ambiguous as to what was real and what was fiction.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 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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The top two teams from the Americas beyond the United States (which is guaranteed a spot as the host country) qualified into the six-team field through the World Baseball Classic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Previously, proof of citizenship could go back additional generations to great-grandparents and beyond under the legal provision known as jus sanguinis.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That day, his Tahoe had been disguised with both an Uber decal and an out-of-state license plate.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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And so begins our journey, out from the Green Monster and onto the glowing screen.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The blast hit the outer wall of the school, located in Buitenveldert, considered the city’s modern Jewish quarter and home to synagogues, religious schools and Jewish restaurants.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Venezuela manager Omar López spent his off day experiencing another side of South Florida’s sports scene.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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It was later sold in an off-market deal, at which point it was renamed Contigo.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Seasons and the Earth's tilt On the equinox, the sun rises almost due east and sets nearly due west for most of the world, except for the North and South poles.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The exterior of the building will be made of mostly stucco with pops of color including blue, green and grey, Schwartz said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Painted Brick Painting your front door to add a pop of color or updating your home's exterior with fresh paint is typically a great way to spruce up and appeal to buyers.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Security in and around the 98th Oscars this weekend is at a maximum as the FBI put out an alert warning of potential Iranian drone attacks in California.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both face a maximum of 20 years in prison and potentially will be ordered to pay hefty fines and restitution orders.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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