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
There was damage to a parking lot in Tel Aviv and to buildings in several outlying towns, authorities said, describing the impacts as caused by debris from interceptions.
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Many homes in rural and outlying areas are made from mud bricks and wood, with many poorly built.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
But new data show that these outlying homes are not truly affordable to most homebuyers when considering all consumer costs.
—Ethan Elkind, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Good agricultural land existed relatively close to Adelaide and its outlying ports, and pastoralists were pushed farther out into the drier lands.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Many homes in rural and outlying areas are made from mud bricks and wood, with many poorly built.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
But new data show that these outlying homes are not truly affordable to most homebuyers when considering all consumer costs.
—Ethan Elkind, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Good agricultural land existed relatively close to Adelaide and its outlying ports, and pastoralists were pushed farther out into the drier lands.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlying
Adjective
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The primary hazards will be hail, damaging winds and heavy rain that may result in isolated flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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With the rise of hybrid work and the looming pressures of AI, employees are feeling more isolated and stressed than ever.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The first group of passengers, wearing face masks and head-to-toe personal protective equipment, were kept strictly secluded from members of the public as a small boat brought them ashore.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The focus is on restorative soaking and geothermal therapy in a setting designed to feel secluded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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“Outlying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlying. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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