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
One way is to protect the outer sugar coat of CAR-T cells and prevent galectin-3 from binding to it.
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Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Expect airport-style screening and strict bag policies at an 8-foot-perimeter outer security line.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Onion Onions may benefit from the same outer-layer removal principle that protects sweet corn kernels.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
The protective outer layer, known as cladding, holds the nuclear fuel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Charles J. Dimitroff, The Conversation, 12 June 2026
Expect airport-style screening and strict bag policies at an 8-foot-perimeter outer security line.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Onion Onions may benefit from the same outer-layer removal principle that protects sweet corn kernels.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
The protective outer layer, known as cladding, holds the nuclear fuel.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
Adjective
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The exterior decks echo that sense of flow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Move firewood and mulch away from exterior walls.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Speaking candidly about the losses of respected executives like Shakir Stewart and Chris Lighty, Erving acknowledged the mental health battles that often remain hidden beneath outward success.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
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The cabin has good outward visibility, a comfortable driving position and enough rear-seat and cargo space to make road trips, dogs, gear or suitcases easy to handle.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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