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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
Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
On July 9th a Russian drone targeted a grandmother and baby in the yard outside a house, killing both.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Check local air quality, pollen counts, and avoid exercising outside when levels are high.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Time, 9 July 2025
But agency workers, outside scientists, and patients fear this one may stick, with devastating impact.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The poetics of the car drive us through death and back: to grapple with the tragedy and truth that there is no outside to the darkness that surrounds in the form of capital, nor the repetitive teleology of the death drive.
—Rosie Stockton
may 29, Literary Hub, 29 May 2025
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Preposition
More than a quarter of U.S. Catholic adults were born outside the country, compared with 15% of U.S. adults overall, according to data from a 2015 study by Pew Research Center.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
On July 9th a Russian drone targeted a grandmother and baby in the yard outside a house, killing both.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adverb
Wait for 30 minutes after the most recent lightning or thunder before venturing outside.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot
updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Check local air quality, pollen counts, and avoid exercising outside when levels are high.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Adjective
The case that revealed the unit to the world
Until 2022, the unit was largely unknown outside law enforcement circles.
—Time, 9 July 2025
But agency workers, outside scientists, and patients fear this one may stick, with devastating impact.
—Rachana Pradhan, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Noun
These beliefs likely shape his views on the U.S. relationship with the 'outside' world more generally.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
The poetics of the car drive us through death and back: to grapple with the tragedy and truth that there is no outside to the darkness that surrounds in the form of capital, nor the repetitive teleology of the death drive.
—Rosie Stockton
may 29, Literary Hub, 29 May 2025
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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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Authorities still have not said how many people were missing beyond the children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along a river in Kerr County where most of the dead were recovered.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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Many folks know of the color-changing capabilities of hydrangeas, but keep reading for a few tips on how to properly care for them beyond adjusting soil pH. Hydrangeas prefer moist, well-draining soil and a sheltered spot with partial shade.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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And that has been under the system that has one foot tentatively in the marketplace and the other proudly out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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Winker, who has been out since May 4, entered Sunday with three hits, including a home run, in 11 at-bats over four minor-league games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike supernovas, which obliterate stars, novas are recurring events that only affect the outer layer of a white dwarf.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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When consumed regularly, this can contribute to dental erosion, where the outer protective layer of enamel is gradually worn away.14 Gatorade now offers a Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, which has no sugar but the same amount of electrolytes as the original.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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No team could use an off day than the New York Mets.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Entering play Thursday, an off day for the Yankees, the reigning American League MVP had the highest average (.361), OPS (1.180), fWAR (6.1) and wRC+ (221) in baseball.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The show will feature more than 140 designs, most of them from the museum’s own collection, with the rest from private collections and institutions including London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, Palais Galliera in Paris and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Mike Stawski, who was on the retreat as a student leader, noticed right away that Prevost was different from most priests.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Often considered to be the first truly American style of architecture, Prairie homes typically have a low-slung, cantilevered roof; rows of windows; a brick or stucco exterior; and a large central fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Made with a trendy, puffy exterior, this spacious tote comes with a padded laptop sleeve, a discreet zippered side pocket (perfect for stashing your passport), and an expandable zippered bottom that can add 3.5 additional inches of storage space.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Noun
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My goal is to attract at least 50 members within the next 90 days, leading me to achieve and exceed my $1,000 a week target in a maximum of six months.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Position players have a maximum of 20 days on a rehab assignment.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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