the outside
noun
: an area around or near something (such as a building)
The house looks nice from the outside.
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Regardless of the outside critique, Cena successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio at 'Survivor Series'.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
But now, no Persian Gulf country would be willing to put troops in Gaza, though some may be willing to help coordinate the ISF mission from the outside, a diplomat familiar with the situation said.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
See if tasks can be carried on the outside to allow the key people to make better decisions for all.
—Louisa Loran, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
Upon walking to the door, you’re instantly greeted by festive lights on the outside.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
But now, no Persian Gulf country would be willing to put troops in Gaza, though some may be willing to help coordinate the ISF mission from the outside, a diplomat familiar with the situation said.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Nov. 2025
See if tasks can be carried on the outside to allow the key people to make better decisions for all.
—Louisa Loran, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
Upon walking to the door, you’re instantly greeted by festive lights on the outside.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Nov. 2025
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“The outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20outside. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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