as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
people who live in the Australian outback tend to be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of outback
Taking readers on a high-octane journey through the Australian outback, the story centers on Harvey Buck, a former soldier racing against time to reach his dying girlfriend.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Take the story of the longest living trapdoor spider, who survived in the Australian outback to the ripe age of 43.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the idea was initially conceived, under a full moon in Australia’s outback, the pair had planned to meet and get married in the middle.
—Stephy Chung, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
Take the story of the longest living trapdoor spider, who survived in the Australian outback to the ripe age of 43.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the idea was initially conceived, under a full moon in Australia’s outback, the pair had planned to meet and get married in the middle.
—Stephy Chung, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outback
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Tsou is a longtime producing and writing partner of Sean Baker, who produces and co-writes this story of a mother who returns to Taipei with her two daughters after several years of living in the countryside to open a night market stand.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 May 2025
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Its quiet roads, rolling farmland, friendly communities, and local businesses provide a sense of escape, a slower pace of life, and the chance to unwind in Virginia's countryside.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2025
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The island is thick with bush, and there are many places for a small dog to hide.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Use those around plants that appreciate acidic soil, like your azaleas and blueberry bushes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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India evacuates thousands of people from villages near the highly militarized frontier in the Kashmir region.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Tour the Hickory Ridge History Museum, which highlights historic buildings and frontier skills such as weaving and blacksmithing.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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Like those hinterland émigrés cobbling together a revue at a boîte, Encores!—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In The Bulwark, Jonathan V. Last emphasized the strategic advantage of a movement that makes its way from the hinterlands toward Washington.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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In Washington, the White House said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in constant contact with the leaders of both countries and reiterated that President Donald Trump wants to see the conflict de-escalate.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Trump should therefore deal with each country on their own terms and structure healthy bilateral relationships with each.—
Christopher Shays,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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For an even more intrepid backpacking trip, fly in and out of the backcountry.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire Officials advised hikers and hunters to steer clear of trails and backcountry areas near the fire zones.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Most botanists from the mid-19th century viewed their study as a research backwater.—
Alla Katsnelson,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Take the short two-mile drive to Taylor Lake to see one of the river’s scenic backwater lakes.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Outback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outback. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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