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as in except
not including
outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas
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as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
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as in off
small in degree
though they haven't been playing at their best, they still have an outside chance of making it into the championship series
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete
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Recent Examples of outside
Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Others aren’t so sure, though, with some considering protests outside the arena on game days.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Soon after, hearing the thump of ball on metal gate, Badri stepped outside to check if his message had been heeded.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
There's an output for a subwoofer too, should your low-end require a little outside help.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But a growing body of research suggests some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth are already in your home — your cat’s purr, rain on the window, birdsong outside.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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Preposition
In a 2023 press release, the Indian government said nearly 75% of India's maritime cargo today is handled at ports outside India.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Others aren’t so sure, though, with some considering protests outside the arena on game days.
—Pat Maio, Daily News, 7 June 2026
Adverb
For travelers, that means Alaska itself remains the headline act, even as more cruise lines invest in making that floating experience feel just as memorable as the glaciers outside.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Soon after, hearing the thump of ball on metal gate, Badri stepped outside to check if his message had been heeded.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Adjective
Plans for a space station orbiting the moon, though, have since been scrapped, and NASA has not indicated how that cancellation may affect its arrangements to include crews from outside agencies.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 June 2026
There's an output for a subwoofer too, should your low-end require a little outside help.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Noun
The police also found that his room, which had an inoperable heater, smelled overwhelmingly of feces, and his mattress was badly stained, while a deadbolt from outside kept him from exiting, according to the New Zealand Herald.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
But a growing body of research suggests some of the most therapeutic sounds on earth are already in your home — your cat’s purr, rain on the window, birdsong outside.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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In Manatí, near a chain of Taíno caves and the Tortuguero Nature Reserve (the island’s only natural lagoon), Efrén David Robles is expanding the idea of what Puerto Rico offers beyond San Juan’s beaches and El Yunque National Forest.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But his anger appeared to extend beyond the disruption caused by the repairs.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Hurt gave up two more hits, recording his only out when Jake Mangum was thrown out trying to steal third.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Then Jonah Cox struck out and Casey Schmitt flew out.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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What scientists can learn from eclipses Solar eclipses present scientists with unique opportunities to study the sun and its corona, or outer atmosphere, and invite the public to participate as citizen scientists.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Manager Mark Kotsay said a more thorough evaluation will be made during the club's off day Thursday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Up next Following an off day on Thursday, the Giants will welcome the Chicago Cubs for three games at Oracle Park.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Much of Boston’s tourism scene—which is most visitors’ first exposure to the state of Massachusetts—is dependent on folks like Lepage to keep New England’s centuries-old history relevant for a modern-day audience.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Authorities said the victims ranged in age from 14 to 61, with most in their 20s.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The ceremony also marks the contribution of the generations of artisans whose work is at last fully visible as the final cranes and scaffolding are peeled from the basilica’s exterior.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The resulting pastry, exemplified by rum-and-vanilla scented versions sold at Bordeaux pastry shop Baillardran, has a custard-like texture and mahogany exterior.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The charge of support for a terrorist act carried a maximum of 20 years in prison.—
Ahmad Hemingway,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The dirt road is steep, with an 11% grade in spots, the maximum the county allows.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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