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
The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Another plus is that the outer skin is edible when properly cooked, so there's no need to peel it before cooking.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The outer shell, made of stainless steel, gets warm — but never scalding hot.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
By day there are parades, rat control events, and grand juries to attend, but night is when the mayor comes alive, at crypto coin launch events, sweaty outer borough raves sponsored by a new credit card, and downtime at his pad in Fort Lee.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Another plus is that the outer skin is edible when properly cooked, so there's no need to peel it before cooking.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The outer shell, made of stainless steel, gets warm — but never scalding hot.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
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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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Nearly $900,000 in wire deposits and about $583,000 in outward wire transfers were made through the flaggedaccounts, the investigative memorandum said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After this, the comet will begin its outward journey.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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