outside of

Definition of outside ofnext
1
as in except
not including outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

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as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

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Recent Examples of outside of While some shufflers have purchased homes either inside or outside of the Schengen Zone, others require short-term rentals everywhere. Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 12 May 2026 This allows the defendant to potentially raise claims based on facts outside of the trial record, such as claims about ineffective trial counsel. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 May 2026 Odegaard admitted defeat and dropped outside of the West Ham shape to collect it again. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Areas north of that line, including a large part of the metro, are outside of the severe risk area, though a few storms are still possible and rain will be hit-or-miss. Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside of
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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.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • 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
  • Just behind the cineplex and beyond the route of the busway, are 34 acres once occupied by a scrap metal yard acquired by the city in a foreclosure in 2021.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
  • Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.
    Maria Bledsoe, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026
Preposition
  • That first strike came courtesy of Catherine Dubois, a versatile depth forward, who was moved onto Montreal’s top line beside Poulin and Laura Stacey in an effort to spread out the team’s offense.
    Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • During a visit to Disney World in November 2022, Chris Evans posed beside Mickey Mouse.
    Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Preposition
  • Bradley’s film choreography, even in the numbers that Footer deems masterpieces, is above average, clever and assured, but Astaire’s art—inconceivable without the enormous influence of Bradley’s Black contemporaries, like John Bubbles—is in another league.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
  • After a frenzied opening 45 minutes, the second half and extra time largely passed without incident.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Preposition
  • For years, Djena had almost no contact with anyone outside the Toure household.
    Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Thousands of fans were outside the Bell Centre watching the game, and the 20,962 fans filled the arena with ear-splitting noise before puck drop.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Preposition
  • His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Preposition
  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020

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“Outside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside%20of. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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