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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
Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The arrest occurred days after the start of the school year, and a week after another parent — who an immigration judge had ordered deportation in absentia — was taken into custody by federal immigration agents outside an elementary school in Chula Vista during morning drop-off.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Parking space is at a premium, meaning several who drove in had to pull up on the road outside and walk in, even though only around 300 people attended in person.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say Niehaus set fire to nine flags and bunting outside homes in Clifton and Northside on July 30.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In all, there are three kitchens, including one for catering staff and another outside.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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Preposition
During the two-hour-long podcast, which has been viewed more than 16 million times on YouTube, Swift discussed her hobbies outside making music, which include baking sourdough bread.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The arrest occurred days after the start of the school year, and a week after another parent — who an immigration judge had ordered deportation in absentia — was taken into custody by federal immigration agents outside an elementary school in Chula Vista during morning drop-off.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
In the morning, soaking in some daylight by sitting at a window or going outside can help train the brain to power up, Verma said.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Parking space is at a premium, meaning several who drove in had to pull up on the road outside and walk in, even though only around 300 people attended in person.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In July, the city hired an outside council, attorney Christina Katt, to investigate potential credit card misuse.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say Niehaus set fire to nine flags and bunting outside homes in Clifton and Northside on July 30.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Other sandwich options, as seen written on a chalkboard outside, include a breakfast option with eggs, bacon and cheese; a B.L.T.; a Caprese panini; and one loaded with vegetables, such as tomato, spinach, pickled red onion, cucumber and hummus.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
In all, there are three kitchens, including one for catering staff and another outside.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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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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However, perspective-shifting extends beyond word choice.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Valkyries had their third-worst shooting night of the season from beyond the arc (4-for-22) and had a season-low nine assists.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Using the Heart Age Calculator in the Real World Though there are many CVD risk calculators out there, many experts agreed with the study authors—the heart age calculator may be particularly helpful.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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There’s a hyde out there, and people are much more on alert, so the thin détente that existed between Jericho and Nevermore has gone away.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The rough outer skin found on cantaloupe may be more likely to harbor germs and bacteria that can cause illness.2 Ultimately, both fruits are healthy additions to your diet.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Many people also notice hair loss or thinning along the outer third of the eyebrows and on their arms, legs, underarms and pubic area, says Kopelman.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Interim manager Ray Montgomery agreed that plan made sense, despite the recent number of off days.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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The game was suspended due to rain in the first inning and then completed the following afternoon, which was supposed to be an off day.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But unfortunately that is the religion for most people in a capitalist world.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The weekender bag has a soft exterior that is flexible enough to accommodate clothes, shoes, and toiletries, and the material is waterproof, ensuring everything inside is protected regardless of travel-day conditions.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The exterior of the Kempner Theater was later altered into more of an Art Deco style that was highlighted by ceramic tile.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All five of the people involved were charged with crimes, but prosecutors pinned one person as mainly responsible: Kemper. Kemper, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy for grand theft and was sentenced to a maximum of 14 years in prison, with the possibility of parole after five.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sick days will be accumulated to a maximum of 340 days over the term of the contract.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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