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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the night watchman calls the police if he notices any out-of-the-way activity taking place during his shift
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
there was nothing out-of-the-way about the hitchhiker's appearance that might arouse suspicion
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out of the way
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
Now that we've got the first step out of the way it's time to start phase two.
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
They hoped he wouldn't say anything out of the way at the party.
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Recent Examples of out-of-the-way
Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
The ability to climb along the edge of most surfaces adds a layer to the vertical gameplay dimension that doesn't rely on precision jumping and which is utilized well to hide some of the game's more out-of-the-way secrets.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Other ways to attract pest predators are to install bird houses and bird feeders near your garden, or hang a bat box in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Stay away from the nest for at least a day.
Nests that are located in out-of-the-way spots, such as the back of your property, don’t need to be destroyed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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When you’re done wearing it, simply fold it neatly back into its own pocket for out-of-the-way stashing.
—Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
The ability to climb along the edge of most surfaces adds a layer to the vertical gameplay dimension that doesn't rely on precision jumping and which is utilized well to hide some of the game's more out-of-the-way secrets.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
Other ways to attract pest predators are to install bird houses and bird feeders near your garden, or hang a bat box in an out-of-the-way corner of your yard.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Stay away from the nest for at least a day.
Nests that are located in out-of-the-way spots, such as the back of your property, don’t need to be destroyed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for out-of-the-way
Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-the-way
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After a couple of insulting caricatures, increasingly bizarre depictions of the Vice President started to spread through the internet, the trend becoming a competition to see who could create the most hideous, weird or original Vance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These clever yet bizarre gadgets are both fun and oddly useful.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Just to see John Turturro and Christopher Walken play lovers is so unexpected, so unusual and so well done.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The show has also produced an unusual chart win — the kind that rarely comes from a theatrical production.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The craft beer industry is in a strange place right now.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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At the campaign’s first big canvassing event in mid-December, primary field director Tascha Van Auken noticed something strange happening.—
Mark Chiusano,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Mind you, such numbers aren’t uncommon when a new artistic director takes over.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the United States and other high-income countries, such infections are uncommon.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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As well as artifacts that mutate into weirder, more powerful weapons.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Like everybody else in the show, he’s squeezed by the various, weird incentives of a capitalist medical system.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie Brown has evolved into something nicer In those days, Charles M. Schulz’s comic and its characters were meaner, the humor darker (and, frankly, funnier).—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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However, Perry apparently didn’t find the post funny.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes an oven is like that mysterious black box on a magician's stage where odd things go in, and something far more delightful comes out.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first thing that edged out of this woodwork is the odd confluence of these pitches.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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For brands, this represents a rare opportunity to lead cultural change while building competitive advantage.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Swift has made a rare media appearance on New Heights, the podcast hosted by NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Out-of-the-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-the-way. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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