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
Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Connecticut resident Amy Demers, like most people, spent her free time during the COVID-19 pandemic outdoors in nature soaking up the sun and walking along the state’s extensive network of hiking trails during her free time after work.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Locals sit outdoors, sometimes with heat lamps and blankets, regardless of the weather.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
Connecticut resident Amy Demers, like most people, spent her free time during the COVID-19 pandemic outdoors in nature soaking up the sun and walking along the state’s extensive network of hiking trails during her free time after work.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
The Air Quality Index near fireworks often reaches the hazardous level which states everyone should avoid all physical activities outdoors.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the final lightning or thunder before heading outside again.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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Make sure to check out the cacti and flowers outside too.—
Rachel Monroe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sadly, for now, Murkowski is one of vanishingly few Republican politicians with the guts to speak up against the party’s rogue president — a brave, but lonely, voice in the wilderness.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Others, including Winks, were left out in the wilderness after getting on the wrong side of Van Nistelrooy. Disjointed, dejected, demotivated and defeated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And although there was plenty of late speculation that the Bills could entertain drafting a safety in the first round, the simple fact is the Bills believe more in the starting duo of Taylor Rapp and Cole Bishop than the external opinions out there.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nahman: There's always a risk with putting yourself out there, but there's a risk with not.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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