as in isolated
far away from the center of a place
The family lives in an outlying area of the city. the country's outlying islands
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Recent Examples of outlying
It will also be used for escorting supplies to outlying islands and maintaining the security of maritime traffic lines, thereby increasing the flexibility of force deployment.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
China sent its coast guard and military drones to the waters around outlying islands that both countries claim; Beijing also advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, and warned students there of heightened risks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The People’s Liberation Army could attempt to seize Taiwan’s outlying islands or conduct a maritime blockade while its military arsenal makes the waters around Taiwan a no man’s land.
—Zack Cooper, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Nov. 2025
China sent its coast guard and military drones to the waters around outlying islands that both countries claim; Beijing also advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan, and warned students there of heightened risks.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Nov. 2025
The People’s Liberation Army could attempt to seize Taiwan’s outlying islands or conduct a maritime blockade while its military arsenal makes the waters around Taiwan a no man’s land.
—Zack Cooper, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlying
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The pair become isolated in a rundown Oklahoma motel room as discussions of conspiracy theories take place.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some of the most popular options are larger beaches like Cala Granadella, Cala Portixol, and Cala Blanca, but Cala Sardinera and Cala del Francés are popular with locals for their secluded feel.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alila Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nature surrounds Alila Mayakoba, a secluded hotel situated on 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals in Riviera Maya.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Outlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlying. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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