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
Between 1976 and 1977, Berkowitz terrorized the outer boroughs of N.Y.C. with a string of random attacks — primarily shootings — that targeted young women who often had dark hair and were typically sitting in a car with a companion late at night.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
An Italian American from a working-class outer borough.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Your outer experience reflects your inner experience.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The eye-catching blooms feature creamy ivory outer petals surrounding playfully fringed, lemon-yellow inner petals and a darker golden eye.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
An Italian American from a working-class outer borough.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Your outer experience reflects your inner experience.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The eye-catching blooms feature creamy ivory outer petals surrounding playfully fringed, lemon-yellow inner petals and a darker golden eye.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
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The trim level gives buyers the chance to cook up a completely unique color combination, with multiple color choices for brake calipers, exterior paint, badges and even seat belts.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The courts’ exterior lighting means p.m. pickleball matches don’t have to stop when the sun goes down.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The enforcement activity locally has created a climate of fear and uncertainty, as well as outward ripples of economic impact.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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With Venus retrograde in Aries starting on March 1 and affecting your career and outward expression, old insecurities about your worth and ambitions may surface.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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