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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Their efforts came during an All Saint’s Day mass organized by the religious organization that was held outside the center.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
After dinner, take your glass of wine outside for dessert—complimentary s’mores made by a campfire at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
John Beifuss, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Fieler's appointment also comes as Waymo looks toward its next phase, which could include seeking additional outside investment.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Preposition
Set in a haunted restaurant outside time, the film follows a ghostly host serving four unforgettable horror stories, each centered around a legendary Chinese dish.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Their efforts came during an All Saint’s Day mass organized by the religious organization that was held outside the center.
—Julia Marnin, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
After dinner, take your glass of wine outside for dessert—complimentary s’mores made by a campfire at the Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Many outside investigations followed, with most researchers now believing that that Presley's dependency on prescription drugs contributed significantly to his death.
—John Beifuss, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Fieler's appointment also comes as Waymo looks toward its next phase, which could include seeking additional outside investment.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Or, rather, at her campaign headquarters in Tucson, since she’s been locked out of her congressional office on Capitol Hill — the one her father used, which now has her name on a plaque outside.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 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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Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The research team highlighted that beyond water harvesting, these coatings could help reduce urban heat island effects, lower energy needs for air-conditioning and provide climate-resilient water sources in regions facing growing heat and water stress.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans in Congress also secured their lowest net approval rating on the issue in the poll out on Tuesday, with a 30 percent approval rating versus a 57 percent disapproval mark.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Add a small bit of warm water, and use a nylon brush or sponge to clean the pan, inside and out.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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One long-standing theory suggests that it was delivered by icy bodies from the outer solar system after Earth formed, while another proposes that the raw materials that make up our planet already held the ingredients necessary to generate water internally.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Other Republicans say the criticism of the party’s performance is overkill, noting that the major elections of the evening took place in blue-leaning states during an off-year election.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Superstar Victor Wembanyama had an off night, scoring just nine points to go with nine rebounds and four blocks.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sixty senators are required to advance most bills.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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While most banks and post offices are closed on federal holiday, many grocery stores and restaurants remain open on Veterans Day.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On the day of the crash, the FBI collected pictures of the car’s exterior, paint samples and other evidence, according to an affidavit filed by the Justice Department.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Diehard fans would recognize the cozy exterior of Meredith's house anywhere, and those who live in Seattle can even drive by it.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But the new method would theoretically extend that maximum to 1,243 miles (2,000 km).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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By late afternoon, delays had spread to Chicago O'Hare, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and across the northern border in Toronto, and delays were averaging four hours at Washington Reagan and hitting a maximum of more than seven.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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