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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Their efforts came during an All Saint’s Day mass organized by the religious organization that was held outside the center.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When an employee followed the man outside to get the items back, the suspect threatened to run him over with his vehicle, police said.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The face-down between a pitcher and a batter, especially in a World Series, has enough tension without needing to be manipulated by outside music.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Set in a haunted restaurant outside time, the film follows a ghostly host serving four unforgettable horror stories, each centered around a legendary Chinese dish.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Their efforts came during an All Saint’s Day mass organized by the religious organization that was held outside the center.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Patrons helped lure her outside so undercover officers could move in, per the outlet.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
When an employee followed the man outside to get the items back, the suspect threatened to run him over with his vehicle, police said.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Both officers were taken to an outside medical facility and are in fair condition.
—Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The face-down between a pitcher and a batter, especially in a World Series, has enough tension without needing to be manipulated by outside music.
—Alison Weinflash, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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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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Designed specifically for female feet to provide a next-level fit, according to the brand, these boast a padded heel, performance-level cushioning, and a no-slip tongue that will stay in place far beyond 10,000 steps.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, the festival has expanded to include artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more, all focused on a theme relevant to the social, religious, and political needs of the Louisville community and beyond.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans in Congress also secured their lowest net approval rating on the issue in the poll out on Tuesday, with a 30 percent approval rating versus a 57 percent disapproval mark.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Nov. 2025
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This year, that took form in an outfit-making outer layer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On the right side of the room, a steel cut image is projected from the wall with fiberglass rods arranged in an off center trapezoid.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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And then the third Wednesday is an off week.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As Elizabeth’s long reign wore on, so most of the rival claimants fell by the wayside, either through natural death, disinheritance or execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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And the level is pretty good in most of them.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Diehard fans would recognize the cozy exterior of Meredith's house anywhere, and those who live in Seattle can even drive by it.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the new method would theoretically extend that maximum to 1,243 miles (2,000 km).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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By late afternoon, delays had spread to Chicago O'Hare, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and across the northern border in Toronto, and delays were averaging four hours at Washington Reagan and hitting a maximum of more than seven.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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