as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out
the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
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Recent Examples of outer
Most notably a disagreement between the two over outer carrier vests paved the way to Jennings’ departure.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
For Bermuda, outer bands of Melissa may bring 1 to 2 inches of rain through tonight.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Across Bermuda, outer bands of Melissa's track may bring up to an inch of rain throughout the day Thursday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Against armored targets, the outer jacket is stripped away upon impact, allowing the hardened steel core to penetrate alone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
For Bermuda, outer bands of Melissa may bring 1 to 2 inches of rain through tonight.
—Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Across Bermuda, outer bands of Melissa's track may bring up to an inch of rain throughout the day Thursday.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Against armored targets, the outer jacket is stripped away upon impact, allowing the hardened steel core to penetrate alone.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
Adjective
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Major restorations followed in 1983–1984, when the interior was restored with historical decorations and plumbing and electrical systems were upgraded, and again in 2002 under former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who updated both the interior and exterior while improving public accessibility.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This lightweight puffy tote offers similar features for a low price of $33, including a laptop compartment, interior storage pockets, two exterior side pockets (perfect for a water bottle in one and an umbrella in the other), and comfortable shoulder straps.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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After this, the comet will begin its outward journey.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Make sure to cut at an angle just above an outward bud.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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