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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
In Texas, seven people – including two corrections officers – were arrested in early April and charged with engaging in organized crime for their roles in what officials said was a large-scale operation to use drones to smuggle contraband into a prison outside Dallas.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Your car is definitely outside.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire WBD for $31 per share, all cash, and has recently been lining up its debt and equity commitments from outside investors.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
As Oda’s army closes in from outside, a young samurai is murdered within the castle walls, triggering a series of bizarre incidents that throw the fortress into paranoia and suspicion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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Preposition
Messi then scored his eighth goal of the season on a left-footed shot from just outside the box, bending it by Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau in the 33rd minute to give Inter Miami a 3-0 lead.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026
In Texas, seven people – including two corrections officers – were arrested in early April and charged with engaging in organized crime for their roles in what officials said was a large-scale operation to use drones to smuggle contraband into a prison outside Dallas.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Adverb
According to both Pasadena Now and NBC4, witnesses who were camped outside described seeing dozens of officers arrive at the location and swarm the building.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Your car is definitely outside.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
Adjective
There is no current replacement for her but there are no plans for the studio to outsource casting to outside casting directors.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire WBD for $31 per share, all cash, and has recently been lining up its debt and equity commitments from outside investors.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Noun
His lack of arm length projects him inside, and the Eagles have liked linemen with inside-outside versatility.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
As Oda’s army closes in from outside, a young samurai is murdered within the castle walls, triggering a series of bizarre incidents that throw the fortress into paranoia and suspicion.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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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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The Supreme Court’s rollback of the Voting Rights Act is already throwing the 2026 midterm elections into flux, as states weigh last-minute changes to their congressional maps, while preparing for a much broader redistricting battle in the years beyond.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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Every Kentucky Derby evokes emotion in the winning horse’s team, but the 1990 race brought it to a level even beyond a Hallmark movie.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Embiid was huge, finishing with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and the Knicks still found a way out.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Just his ability to erase mistakes is extremely impressive where guys drive in the paint and see him and turn around and dribble out.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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But, rewatching the film 20 years later (March 31 was the actual anniversary), Gunn's fingerprints are unmistakable, from the highly quotable dialogue to the quirky soundtrack lifted from the outer reaches of Gunn's eclectic music collection.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Zinc and iron enrichment was present only in the granular rows of the chela, specifically in the jagged, tooth-like bumps called denticles on the movable outer segment.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Mondays are a universal off day in the minor leagues.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vrabel addressed the Patriots about his off-field issues last Monday during the first day of the team’s offseason workout program.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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SpaceX was responsible for most of the 71 rockets launched last year from Vandenberg, one of the world’s busiest spaceports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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For most of the nation’s history, the former Confederate states have worked hard to minimize the political influence of Black residents in particular.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The sign on the building’s exterior has been replaced by a banner from fellow local Mexican brand El Semáforo, which specializes in tacos and birria dishes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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The Abbey Resort Fontana, Wisconsin Set on 90 acres with a distinctive A-frame exterior, The Abbey Resort is Lake Geneva’s only full-service resort and boasts a long history as a Midwest vacation spot.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Officially known as the Ultim 32/23, these measure a maximum of 104ft long and 75ft wide.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Prosecutors said the court will likely sentence Alnaji to formal probation with up to a year in jail, even though his charges carry a maximum of four years in prison.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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