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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
Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Later that day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton headlined a rally outside the preliminary advocating for the protection of girls' sports.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 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
Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Yet the whole race may hinge on Tuesday’s Democratic primary, which attracted more than $5 million in outside spending.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
A lot of indoor allergens are actually tracked in from outside.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
One expectation was that anyone who completes their quarantine at home would need to have 24/7 monitoring outside their residence, most likely in the form of a community health worker.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Later that day, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton headlined a rally outside the preliminary advocating for the protection of girls' sports.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 May 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
But outside experts worry about young people turning to chatbots during mental health crises, which AI is not designed to help navigate.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Yet the whole race may hinge on Tuesday’s Democratic primary, which attracted more than $5 million in outside spending.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
Mark Casse’s Silent Tactic and Kenny McPeek’s Right to Party also were scratched, putting Great White, Ocelli and Robusta into the field on the far outside.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
A lot of indoor allergens are actually tracked in from outside.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 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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How the Avs respond will affect not only their chances of winning the Stanley Cup in 2027 but also years beyond that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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By executing a teardown the Red Sox could also restock their farm system and ideally add a new wave of position player prospects who could help the big league lineup next year and beyond.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Navratilova has been publicly out since 1981 and spent decades advocating for gay rights.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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What is a better visual metaphor for being a woman in America than the sight of Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) tearing through the streets of Widow’s Bay, shrieking for help and finding none, while an out-of-shape freak stalks her and somehow manages to catch up to her?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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In the new Hubble image, some of the gas on the outer edge of M88 can be seen compressing and piling up.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
30 May 2026
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Keep the strongest concentration of color on the outer portion of the cheek.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The Dodgers are in the midst of a 10-day stretch without an off day, playing into the decision to sit Ohtani Thursday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In managing Ohtani’s pitching workload in his first full season on the mound since 2023, the Dodgers have used off days on the schedule to give Ohtani a recovery day following a pitching start by backing those starts up against off days three times in his first nine starts (including last week).—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The controversy surrounding Ganesha revolves around most of the players taking online classes outside of the Pomona area and being part of Sandler’s club program.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s mustard exterior suggests a traditional, Savoyard scene of reindeer rugs and bannisters carved with twee hearts and cowbells inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Wipe fan blades and the hood exterior with a degreaser or hot, soapy water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
Noun
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According to a city blog post, the new version of the program will also only allow guests to stay in the motels a maximum of six months.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Each coach will select a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 26 players for their squad.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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