the outside
noun
: an area around or near something (such as a building)
The house looks nice from the outside.
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In the fifth, Caglianone put a charge into a Michael McGreevey four-seam fastball on the outside corner, sending a laser-beam shot into the Cardinals’ bullpen in left field.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Of note, fellow rookie Ethan Onianwa may be on the outside looking in for a roster spot, though Onianwa’s ability to play both tackle and guard may prove to be his saving grace.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
That physical reminder of me being someone who’s from the outside.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026
Of note, fellow rookie Ethan Onianwa may be on the outside looking in for a roster spot, though Onianwa’s ability to play both tackle and guard may prove to be his saving grace.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
That physical reminder of me being someone who’s from the outside.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 June 2026
Iron the back side or inside of the fabric first, then flip it over to smooth the outside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
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“The outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20outside. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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