as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of outdoors
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Panfilio additionally oversees a different, light lunch menu that is served outdoors, in the canal-side garden that is one of the many assets of the hotel.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The footage revealed a canine still deeply affected by past experiences, unsure of his safety even outdoors, and in the company of his new owner.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association previously asked state regulators for permission to grow outdoors, but that request was denied.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Battery life stretches long enough for a full day outdoors, and charging your phone from it is a bonus.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Panfilio additionally oversees a different, light lunch menu that is served outdoors, in the canal-side garden that is one of the many assets of the hotel.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The footage revealed a canine still deeply affected by past experiences, unsure of his safety even outdoors, and in the company of his new owner.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association previously asked state regulators for permission to grow outdoors, but that request was denied.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His history rushing over top guards gives Fangio options to get creative — perhaps even moving a defensive tackle outside on some plays.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Norway is farther north and its wilderness, Trier believes, affects the culture.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just outside of New York City, off Long Island’s south shore, Fire Island National Seashore provides an easy escape to a rare coastal wilderness for undisturbed hikes through dunes and salt marshes.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The broader league is trending this way, but the Eagles have been way out front for more than a decade.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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From here on out, Belly’s experience in Paris becomes much more delightful.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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