1
as in extrinsic
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence
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2
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber
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Recent Examples of external
Additionally, a heavy dependence on external help without developing the internal capability can also hinder long-term effectiveness.
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Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the target area is reached, an external magnetic field is applied to orient the sampling port of the capsule robot toward the intestinal fluid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
Does the idea that these restrictions were often prompted by external factors fit with your answer that the early moves against the media were Putin trying to take power from the oligarchs who helped get him in power?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The bloc established Security Action for Europe, a fund of 150 billion euros from which EU member states and several external partners, including Ukraine, can draw for defense procurement.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2025
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Pranav Dalal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Once the target area is reached, an external magnetic field is applied to orient the sampling port of the capsule robot toward the intestinal fluid.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Sep. 2025
Does the idea that these restrictions were often prompted by external factors fit with your answer that the early moves against the media were Putin trying to take power from the oligarchs who helped get him in power?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025
The bloc established Security Action for Europe, a fund of 150 billion euros from which EU member states and several external partners, including Ukraine, can draw for defense procurement.
—Veronica Anghel, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
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Those new to options trading should understand basic terms (e.g., premiums, extrinsic and intrinsic value, moneyness) and know the Greeks (measurements of an option’s sensitivity to various factors).—
Michael Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Is your motivation for doing well extrinsic or intrinsic?—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 June 2025
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This technique combines traditional with etching, which removes the outer layer of skin instead of cutting all the way through the pumpkin.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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How To Harvest Parsley Use clean, sharp pruning shears to cut outer growth from the parsley plant, cutting at the base.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The album might seem irrelevant to a majority of music listeners, who now go for individual tracks and make playlists on their favorite streaming service.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The question of whether or not Uniqlo is fast fashion or sustainable fashion or ethical fashion has perhaps become irrelevant in a world in which fashion—no modifier needed—is increasingly culpable for the ravaging of the planet.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set a simple bench against an exterior wall or railing, then layer it with pillows and throws in weather-resistant fabrics.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The structured purse has a snap closure to keep your belongings safe, as well as interior and exterior pockets for organization.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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Sportico has detailed similar lawsuits brought by the NBA and other pro leagues against foreign individuals and businesses that sell counterfeit goods.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In an environment full of dangers, natural selection favors those who can detect meaning from a plethora of extraneous information.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The recent economic downturn has forced consumers to cut extraneous costs like adult content subscriptions.—
Jasmine Mithani,
Them.,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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The patchy and adventitious quality of Jameson’s reconstruction must make clear his difference as a thinker.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Siri has been making accidental phone calls for us since 2012.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Warner died unexpectedly in July from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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