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
If the outer coating is exceptionally hard, seeds may need even more help by nicking the seed coat before soaking.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Plus, it’s built with a two-layer design of plainweave outer and waterproof membrane.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Therefore, in a real meteorite, this outer layer will appear visibly softer and more irregular than the inside structure.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
Plus, it’s built with a two-layer design of plainweave outer and waterproof membrane.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Therefore, in a real meteorite, this outer layer will appear visibly softer and more irregular than the inside structure.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
However, unlike the outer peel, small pieces of the pith often remain attached to the orange segments.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
Adjective
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The rally sport option featuring blacked out exterior accents, 19″ alloy wheels with available 21″ inch alloy wheels, and a flat bottom steering wheel.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Cook tofu in oil (any amount from a splash to a deep-fry) until browned with a crisp exterior and creamy interior.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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So far, there's been little outward sign of progress.—
Antonia Noori Farzan,
The Providence Journal,
14 Mar. 2026
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Mental illnesses, however, have historically been diagnosed and treated based on outward symptoms.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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