as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out
the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
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Recent Examples of outer
Leaving bulb whole, remove any loose, papery outer layers.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
That was until the researchers saw the armored scales, or sclerites, that covered its foot, as well as the iron-sulfide-rich outer layer of its shell.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Relief from the sun can be elusive on the outer courts in Flushing, but in Australia, many of the outer courts have covered seating areas.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Strip off the hard outer skin and chew the woody pith, extracting its sweetness before spitting it out.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
That was until the researchers saw the armored scales, or sclerites, that covered its foot, as well as the iron-sulfide-rich outer layer of its shell.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Relief from the sun can be elusive on the outer courts in Flushing, but in Australia, many of the outer courts have covered seating areas.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Strip off the hard outer skin and chew the woody pith, extracting its sweetness before spitting it out.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
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To address the threat of high-energy electromagnetic pulses, researchers are developing specialized shielding for exterior glass windows.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fluffy, with a golden exterior and pale white interior, this cake looked impressive even before digging in.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her visage is not one of outward excitement but of tenderness for this man who should love her.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said that there were no outward signs of trauma to Mattson's body and foul play is not suspected.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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