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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
Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The model and actor, out promoting the Italian launch of her fragrance brand Orebella, greeted enormous crowds outside Douglas, Milan, wearing a chic cream 1995 Gianni Versace-era skirt suit with a collar and buttons, the knee-length skirt with simple pleats.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Outdoor Uses For Fireplace Ashes Your interiors aren't the only place that can benefit from leftover ashes; your outside has some uses, too!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Preposition
Before every meet, the Bruins and their family members convene outside the arena a few hours early for a send-off.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The model and actor, out promoting the Italian launch of her fragrance brand Orebella, greeted enormous crowds outside Douglas, Milan, wearing a chic cream 1995 Gianni Versace-era skirt suit with a collar and buttons, the knee-length skirt with simple pleats.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Officials and doctors alike also advise to avoid strenuous activity outside.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
After city leaders objected to the initial results of last year’s census, the task force acknowledged some census tracts were outside city limits; some areas were in unincorperated El Cajon.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Nikola Jovic, a Heat wing who came off the bench for Serbia in Paris, has regressed to a 27% outside shooting clip this season.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
On this play against the Chargers, Prescott reads the play from inside to outside.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Outdoor Uses For Fireplace Ashes Your interiors aren't the only place that can benefit from leftover ashes; your outside has some uses, too!
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 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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Under his leadership, Iran expanded its influence far beyond its borders, earning a reputation as a formidable and dangerous regional power to be reckoned with.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Concerns about childhood literacy extend far beyond Columbus.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Your brunch network will ask for this for every meet-up from here on out.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An exfoliating serum that smooths the skin while also hydrating, its 10% concentration of lactic acid gently removes the dull outer layer of skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Put the longer flowers in the vase and, afterwards, surround the outer rim of the arrangement with the shorter flowers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Although Elordi leans heavily into tailoring on the red carpet, his off-duty outfits sit on the side of gorpcore-chic.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The $33 flip-flops have earned rave reviews from professionals constantly on their feet, such as nurses and teachers who opt for them as a recovery shoe for their off days.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On an average day more than 220 children were held, with most of those detained longer than 24 hours sent to Dilley.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Doing so will put you in a better place for any upcoming or ongoing tough discussions with the people who matter most to you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Center Bungalows offer floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of the grounds’ lush exterior.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The eye-catching black leather exterior is complemented by gold-tone hardware and decorative accents, which only adds to the timeless charm of the bag.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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He was sentenced to the maximum of that range and will spend three years on parole after his release.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Thereafter fertilize in February and June with one-half pound of slow-release 6-6-6 fertilizer for each year of tree age up to a maximum of 5 pounds at each application.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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