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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
Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
What happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner A suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of California, fired shots outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel as the dinner was taking place.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Bernard features inside-outside flexibility and a polished, usable all-around game.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Law enforcement officials said a man with multiple weapons had charged a security checkpoint in a lobby outside the hotel ballroom on April 25.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
What happened at the White House Correspondents' Dinner A suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen of California, fired shots outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel as the dinner was taking place.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Many seniors sat outside on picnic tables in the sunshine to eat their lunch on a breezy 70-degree Tuesday, April 21.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Wait 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back outside.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Newborn kittens depend entirely on outside body heat to regulate their temperature.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The new study documents ways that research has fallen short, but some outside experts said there are further areas that could be analyzed.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
As Oda’s army closes in from outside, a young samurai is murdered within the castle walls, triggering a series of bizarre incidents that throw the fortress into paranoia and suspicion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Bernard features inside-outside flexibility and a polished, usable all-around game.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
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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
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Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the months since, the debate at City Hall has shifted from whether to reform LAHSA to how the city should restructure its role within, or potentially beyond, the agency.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s when Talley allegedly pulled the pistol out from under a blanket, shooting one officer in the face and a second in the chin, authorities said.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The breezy material is perfect for keeping cool during the day, yet dressy enough to pair with sandals and a slinky top for an evening out.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If those platforms' outer defenses are no longer reliable, what exactly is standing between your data and someone who wants it?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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This X-ray glow is radiated when the heavy ions of the solar wind, like carbon and oxygen, grab an electron from neutral atoms in either our outer atmosphere or the heliosphere.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The film will be produced by Amy Pascal and Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Aditya Sood through Lord Miller’s first‑look deal with Universal Pictures — fresh off success with their Amazon MGM sci-fi pic Project Hail Mary, which has grossed over $147M worldwide at time of reporting.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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His off-camera thoughts were revealed when internal communications between Fox staffers went public in 2023 due to Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News for knowingly broadcasting false claims that its machines rigged the 2020 election.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Saturday’s large crowd witnessed a low-scoring contest for most of the afternoon.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another stadium change sparks old NFL debate While the Mercedes-Benz logos will be returned to their place on the facade after the tournament, Atlanta Stadium's exterior isn't the only area experiencing a major change.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the stylish exterior, it’s packed with practical safety details, including a locking zipper compartment, slash-resistant construction, and an additional zippered interior pocket to keep valuables tucked away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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If convicted of unlawfully reentering the country, Lopez-Garcia faces a maximum of two years in prison, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the academic school year, younger teens can work up to three hours per school day after class or eight hours on days when class is not in session, with a maximum of 18 work hours per week.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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