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
The reactors utilize passive cooling systems that do not require external power for safety.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In certain cases, for instance a blood clot in an external hemorrhoid, surgical removal may be required.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Content creators who may need to record some video on the road can get good results, and clear audio out too, thanks to support for external microphones.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
In certain cases, for instance a blood clot in an external hemorrhoid, surgical removal may be required.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Content creators who may need to record some video on the road can get good results, and clear audio out too, thanks to support for external microphones.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
Adjective
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As Spell-Hansson notes in her research publication, organizational leaders can be aware of the interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic barriers and opportunities and be strategic in crafting workplace cultures that will be welcoming to all potential employees.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Is your motivation for doing well extrinsic or intrinsic?—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Voyager 1 marks 48 years in space The twin Voyager probes were launched on separate dates in 1977 from Florida from what is now the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with the mission of exploring the outer solar system.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some of the sauropod fossils showed lesions that were confined to the bone marrow, while others had lesions that extended from the marrow all the way to the outer bone surface.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leading up to kickoff of Belichick’s debut at Chapel Hill, college football, this community and certainly the TV networks were thrilled with the prospect of this grouchy old man turning an irrelevant football team into something worth watching.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Sep. 2025
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Natural gas fulfills much of this need, while coal is dirtier, expensive, and increasingly irrelevant for electricity production.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The physical bolt from your existing lock stays put, as does the exterior key hole.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The firm offers interior and exterior architectural design services, and boasts extensive experience with construction and project management.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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International implications of using foreign fighters By allowing non-Ukrainians to serve, Kyiv runs the risk of these fighters being labelled as mercenaries by Russia, leaving them vulnerable to capture, detention and extradition to Russia.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of the charming aspects of following foreign football is realising that certain concepts are expressed in different ways to how it’s done in your own country.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Maybe that’s why, compared with some other kinds of nitpickers, pop critics can seem especially extraneous.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 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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Lauren Heller Since Sagittarians are willing to try anything once, the Fire sign resembles Lauren's adventitious persona.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Farms has recalled its Honey Balsamic Salad Kits in response to an accidental switch in the salad dressing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The safety lock prevents accidental deployment while the Flex Shears tool is in your pocket or bag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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