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as in except
not including
outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas
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as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
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as in off
small in degree
though they haven't been playing at their best, they still have an outside chance of making it into the championship series
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete
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Recent Examples of outside
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
In places outside the United States, including Hong Kong, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, South Korea, and Kenya, regulators have scrutinized the effort because of data privacy concerns.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 May 2025
The episode ends on a cliffhanger when Graham’s building explodes and starts to collapse as Athena watches helplessly from her cruiser outside.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Both of these albums were born at a time when outside factors disturbed their peace.
—Alex Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Caroline, a natural outside, played some middle as well for the Warriors.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
For UConn players, Juarez represents Mt. Olympus, the Land of Oz; no team from the northeast has ever won the Women’s CWS, which began in its current form in 1982, and only two, Cal State-Fullerton in 1986 and Fresno State in ’98, have ever won from outside the power conferences.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
In places outside the United States, including Hong Kong, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, South Korea, and Kenya, regulators have scrutinized the effort because of data privacy concerns.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Adverb
In another slide, Guerrero is seen seated at a dining table outside surrounded by trees, and in the final image, Jenner and the late hairstylist walk arm-in-arm down a city street.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 May 2025
The episode ends on a cliffhanger when Graham’s building explodes and starts to collapse as Athena watches helplessly from her cruiser outside.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Adjective
Porter repented for a rough start to the series by scoring 21 points on 5-of-6 outside shooting.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Both of these albums were born at a time when outside factors disturbed their peace.
—Alex Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Noun
In other words, your outsides don’t match your Buddhist impulses.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Caroline, a natural outside, played some middle as well for the Warriors.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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These myths persist because the industry is still evolving, and many brands are learning to measure beyond what experts now consider to be superficial metrics, like likes or follows.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Trips and experiences can be booked for dates that better suit Mom’s schedule and make a lasting impression beyond May 11th.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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With Emily staying in Italy, what does her future look like while kind of hiding out there?—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in, adding another job to his growing list of responsibilities.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The driver crashed the car through the outer railing and onto a walkway where people were standing outside the departure area at Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 1 just before 9 a.m., the Philippine Red Cross said in a statement.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Put the longer flowers in the vase and, afterwards, surround the outer rim of the arrangement with the shorter flowers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Signs that frozen chicken has gone bad include freezer burn, an off smell or texture, and discoloration.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Winston will be an example of an off the field leader Dart can learn from, which is likely the reason for Winston earning a two-year contract compared to Wilson’s one-year deal.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That means most Canadian parts are exempt from tariffs, but relatively few Mexican parts.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Nabers, as a rookie, set the franchise record for most receptions in a season, with 109.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Photo: Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust/Getty Images The exterior was inspired by Shingle-style homes, which were popular among wealthy East Coast families.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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The exterior is made with mesh to enhance airflow, and the shirt has elastane to stretch and move with you.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The rules of the sport dictate that teams can carry a maximum of 14 pitchers on their active 26-man roster.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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For Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the 2025 maximum is $967 for individuals and $1,450 for couples, though payments may be lower based on income, living situation, and other eligibility factors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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