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
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 May 2025
Of course, the celebrity experiences are a high-profile example of what the company has created, with experiences in some 650 cities set to be available at launch, covering art, culture, food, fitness, outdoors and just about everything in between.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
People who travel to these areas, spend time among livestock animals, sleep outdoors and have an open wound are at greater risk of becoming infected with NWS.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Wear wide-brimmed hats and sun-protective clothing outdoors, and stay out of the sun during peak hours (mid-morning to mid-afternoon).21
A Quick Review
Atopic dermatitis often looks different on darker skin, appearing gray, purple, or dark brown.
—Health, 11 May 2025
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Adverb
Regardless of sleeping arrangements, everyone can enjoy a little outdoors inside their bedroom, thanks to plenty of windows that let natural light in.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 May 2025
Of course, the celebrity experiences are a high-profile example of what the company has created, with experiences in some 650 cities set to be available at launch, covering art, culture, food, fitness, outdoors and just about everything in between.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
People who travel to these areas, spend time among livestock animals, sleep outdoors and have an open wound are at greater risk of becoming infected with NWS.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Wear wide-brimmed hats and sun-protective clothing outdoors, and stay out of the sun during peak hours (mid-morning to mid-afternoon).21
A Quick Review
Atopic dermatitis often looks different on darker skin, appearing gray, purple, or dark brown.
—Health, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Some sellers will try to bypass the official sales channel process – to save the transaction fee – and invite buyers to complete the transaction outside.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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His two-plus years at NYCTA gained him vast affection within the agency plus a sizable bit of love from outside (leading to that nickname).—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
23 May 2025
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The last time Democrats were this deep in the wilderness was in 2005, when few outside the DNC had heard of Barack Obama.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
19 May 2025
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According to Botti, three weeks is the longest he’s seen someone survive in the wilderness after going missing.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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Jelly Roll is currently out on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, which continues tomorrow in Minneapolis.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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