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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
Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Junior outside Michael Kos led the Chargers offensively.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The friend group quickly realized sleeping on the ground outside was untenable.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
No independent outside evaluations of the damage are available.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
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
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Preposition
Meanwhile, outside this specific reckoning, the war on women is accelerating.
—Rachel O'Leary Carmona, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2026
Junior outside Michael Kos led the Chargers offensively.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Before heading outside, check the local news or visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology’s National Allergy Bureau for up-to-date readings.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
The friend group quickly realized sleeping on the ground outside was untenable.
—Storey Wertheimer, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
That is when Harbaugh will be able to crystallize for players like Cam Skattebo that football is the priority, and any outside nonsense that distracts from the goal of winning games is not going to be tolerated anymore.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
No independent outside evaluations of the damage are available.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Taylor can play in the slot and outside.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
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
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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 security, Fingerhut said the political environment itself is contributing to the danger.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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The war's effects are felt far beyond the Middle East, raising food and fuel prices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Another homeowner had to hire a private plumbing company to suck the sewage out last week.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fame is more diffuse as content creators often out-earn traditional artists, though Hollywood still carries a gravitational pull.—
Grant Rindner,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Footage from Israel's emergency service showed a large crater next to what appeared to be apartment buildings with outer walls sheared away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Footage from Israel's emergency service showed a large crater next to what appeared to be apartment buildings with outer walls sheared away.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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All of them were working in an off duty capacity, police spokesperson Officer Cynthia Wood said in an email to the Star-Telegram.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a 12-game stretch without an off day.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 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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Around 25 million lightning strikes occur in the United States every year, with most taking place during the summer months.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The poster for Norwood Park features the distinctive, colorful exterior of the Superdawg drive-in hot dog stand.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Following his March 18 arrest in Arkansas on a warrant out of Bay County, Florida, a police investigation of the couple’s home reportedly found that the locks to the bedrooms were on the exterior of the doors, according to a source close to the family who spoke with People.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, extensions will be capped at seven years, and players signing with new teams are limited to a maximum of six.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Branches that already set their maximum age to join at 42 include the Air Force and Space Force, while the Coast Guard and Navy set the maximum at 41.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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