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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
Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Early on Sunday, a crowd gathered outside the office, watched by a growing police presence.
—ABC News, 24 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
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 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
There is a tension between what Sherald imagines and what happens outside the walls of the exhibit.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Early on Sunday, a crowd gathered outside the office, watched by a growing police presence.
—ABC News, 24 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
The growing costs have fueled criticisms from challengers and some lawyers involved in litigation against the city, who argue incumbent City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has mishandled settlement strategy and over-relied on outside counsel.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Simmons uses his inside right hand to punch, aiming for the V of the defender’s neck while keeping his outside left hand firm to gauge where the rusher is looking to go.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 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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Glasner had been keen on Brennan Johnson, out in the cold at Tottenham Hotspur, and Palace broke their transfer record to bring him in for £35million as soon as the winter window opened.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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After squeezing the game’s final out, first baseman Leyton MacPherson casually flipped the ball in the air, joined her teammate in a sprint toward Spangler, and gloves began flying.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 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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On Wednesday afternoon, the Indiana Fever superstar took advantage of an off day to catch some MLB action at Oracle Park.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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The beauty mogul utilizes every weapon in her arsenal to ensure her off-duty looks make the highest impact possible.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 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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The exterior alone can occupy a long visit.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch advertising on a large scale digital billboard on the exterior of the Outernet building on 4th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Noun
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If Laguna Beach plays on Saturday, Wade will be eligible to pitch four innings due to a CIF rule that a pitcher can only record a maximum of 30 outs in a week.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Designed by industrial legend Ken Okuyama (the visionary behind Ferrari and Maserati), the train carries a maximum of 34 passengers across 17 suites.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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