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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
Moshe Davis, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Mounds of floral tributes piled up outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and Diana’s home at Kensington Palace to mourn a princess who had been ostracized by the royal family after her divorce from Charles in 1992.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Mejia’s win was the Democratic left’s first real win in a House primary in years, a jolt after four cycles of their candidates getting knocked down by outside spending.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Henderson did also get some outside carries in the divisional round but only gained 14 yards on seven carries.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
New York is home to the largest Jewish population outside Israel.
—Moshe Davis, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Mounds of floral tributes piled up outside the gates of Buckingham Palace and Diana’s home at Kensington Palace to mourn a princess who had been ostracized by the royal family after her divorce from Charles in 1992.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Sometimes the camera is inside the fort with them, sometimes outside, with the directors seen in silhouette.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Keep clean door mats inside and outside entrance areas to trap gritty dirt that scratches floors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Mejia’s win was the Democratic left’s first real win in a House primary in years, a jolt after four cycles of their candidates getting knocked down by outside spending.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Henderson did also get some outside carries in the divisional round but only gained 14 yards on seven carries.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 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
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The Illini, known for their three-point shooting prowess, made 10 of their first 19 shots from beyond the arc, heavily contributing to their 20-0 run that spanned about six minutes midway through the first half.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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There are pepper cakes, spicy skewers, and Pakistani delights to transport your taste buds beyond Hong Kong’s borders.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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With its dynamic freshman depleted from flu and another starter, Chad Baker-Mazara, still out due to injury, USC struggled to find a consistent source of offense.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy, who is not a student at the university, was out on bond after a September arrest for having a gun on campus, according to court records.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The New York Yankees are dealing with a stinky spring training situation after a sewage leak penetrated their clubhouse and outer hallway, and created pools of fetid water around George Steinbrenner Stadium.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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Rotation breaks internal barrier Internal gravity waves generated by churning motions in the outer envelope were already suspected to play a part.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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He’ll be aided by the schedule; the Dodgers have four off days over their first four weeks of the regular season, which should help with workload concerns.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The fundraising follows last November's off-year elections, where voters gave Democrats major wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor races even as the DNC faced a challenging financial picture.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because of that, most of the men and women who are losing their lives on the front lines are married with children – and Ukraine is becoming a country of widows and orphans.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Tommies have had the most prolific offense in the conference this season, but the Vikings kept the clamps on them for most of the night.—
Dean Spiros,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Small, intentional touches can instantly brighten your home’s exterior.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The exterior of the beloved Art Deco building won’t change, Marks said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gold has historically maintained purchasing power over long periods as well, and many financial advisors still recommend holding a maximum of 5% to 10% of a portfolio in precious metals as a hedge.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Limit deli meats to a maximum of two servings per week.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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