the outside
noun
: an area around or near something (such as a building)
The house looks nice from the outside.
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The shutdown has had a massive impact on the finances of Iranians whose businesses rely on internet access and has also effectively cut the people off from the outside world.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
While the situation within the ship certainly is an emergency requiring careful and prompt response for those on board, the risk to the outside world is low, and the outbreak is expected to stay relatively small.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No communications with the outside world.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
So, the trench play is a bit underwhelming to the outside observer.
—Mike Kaye
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 May 2026
While the situation within the ship certainly is an emergency requiring careful and prompt response for those on board, the risk to the outside world is low, and the outbreak is expected to stay relatively small.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
No communications with the outside world.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
So, the trench play is a bit underwhelming to the outside observer.
—Mike Kaye
may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
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“The outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20outside. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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