outside of

Definition of outside ofnext
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as in except
not including outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

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as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

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Recent Examples of outside of My firm estimates that vertical video outside of China is on track to generate $150 billion in revenue this year. Hernan Lopez, Variety, 10 July 2026 Monaco was the first place Djokovic put down roots outside of Serbia. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 Wellness is also sprinkled throughout the stay in other ways outside of Thistle, like the welcome ritual and the nightly turndown service. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Most outside of England, though, would not be against seeing more from Haaland in this World Cup. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside of
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Preposition
  • 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
  • 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
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  • The group’s mission to reunite people with their treasures and, in some cases, to offer a semblance of closure was also multiplied beyond the Facebook effort.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Only one is from a power conference and most of the others have played musical coaches in the hope of finally playing beyond the regular season.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Preposition
  • Before the incident, he was seen on video standing beside his grandchild, about 100 yards or so from where the bison was initially lying on the ground, snapping pictures with his phone.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Spirit Ridge, with its views overlooking Osoyoos Lake, is an ideal spot to overnight and puts you right beside Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre and Nk’Mip Cellars.
    Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
Preposition
  • Unlike conventional power plants, fusion aims to generate electricity by fusing light atomic nuclei, producing large amounts of energy without carbon emissions during operation.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • By purchasing the Staycation Parks Pass for $25, however, park goers can enter with their own vehicles without paying for each individual visit.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
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  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Preposition
  • The loose ball ended up with Desire Doue, who attempted a shot outside the box, but Simon was able to recover and turn France away to clinch the match.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • There are no plans to try to separate supporters of the two sides, Atlanta police said — either inside or outside the stadium.
    Andre Butso, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Preposition
  • But who, other than A-list stars in between marquee movies, can take a month off to recover from a deep plane?
    Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Some people may see similarities in two faces other than the metrics used in the study.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026
Preposition
  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020

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“Outside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside%20of. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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