1
as in except
not including
outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outside
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Life Of The Party For years, Ethiopia represented China’s most ambitious political and economic experiment outside Asia.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
In larger suites, there’s even enough room to take your meals outside.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Meta stock jumped more than 7% Tuesday on a Bloomberg report that the company is building a new business to sell excess AI computing capacity to outside customers—a move that would put it in competition with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Hot air can get trapped inside, and strategically placing fans can get warmer air blowing from inside to outside.
—
Blaise Mesa,
jsonline.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outside
Preposition
Colombian fans serenaded their heroes outside the Dalmar Hotel, the team hotel, in Fort Lauderdale Friday night.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The Life Of The Party For years, Ethiopia represented China’s most ambitious political and economic experiment outside Asia.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Adverb
Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
In larger suites, there’s even enough room to take your meals outside.
—
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
Adjective
My wife is not investing in our relationship and isn’t interested in seeking outside help.
—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Meta stock jumped more than 7% Tuesday on a Bloomberg report that the company is building a new business to sell excess AI computing capacity to outside customers—a move that would put it in competition with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Noun
Wrap the bottle in something black (leaving the top uncovered so mosquitoes can fly in) so both the inside and outside are dark.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
Hot air can get trapped inside, and strategically placing fans can get warmer air blowing from inside to outside.
—
Blaise Mesa,
jsonline.com,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for outside
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
Preposition
-
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.
-
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.
Preposition
-
Costa is called into action again as James Rodríguez fires low from beyond the 18-yard box, but the Portugal keeper dives low to his right to keep his goal unbeaten.
-
The samples have helped extend records of past weather events centuries beyond modern satellite imagery, scientists say.
Adverb
-
Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
-
Offices begin thinning out by Thursday, grills run through the weekend, and by Tuesday morning the out-of-office replies come down and the machine restarts.
Adjective
-
Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
-
Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
Adjective
-
For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.
-
His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
Adjective
-
While most observers would rather see stars like Messi play the entire match, ultimately the decision is no different from the Cowboys opting to let Dak Prescott or CeeDee Lamb play a series or two in Week 18 before resting them after locking up the division.
-
Making great ceviche at home is easier than most people think.
Noun
-
One of the most distinguishing features of the new planes are the colors painted on its exterior.
-
The exteriors of the Slate vehicles won't be painted.
Noun
-
According to officials, the charge Aybar-Pena pleaded guilty to exposes him to a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment.
-
She has been charged with first-degree murder and assisting self-murder, a second-degree felony in Florida punishable by a maximum of 15 years in prison.
Cite this Entry
“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
