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 People The most valuable AI use cases often originate outside of the IT department. Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 And while scoring a Virtual Queue to the latest roller coaster or staking out a front row seat to Fantasmic can feel like a huge vacation win, there’s a lot to be said for the magic that happens outside of the park gates. Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 No downloads or apps are required outside of WhatsApp. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 June 2026 Allowing state workers to continue teleworking could become a political liability for the governor when attempting to court voters outside of California. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 June 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
Preposition
  • But beyond these consecrated walls, continuity may depend as much on action as faith.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • The district said the impact of budget constraints extends beyond those reductions.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Preposition
  • The archaeological zone sits right beside urbanized Colima.
    Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • While that French hydrangea may look stunning beside your mailbox, growing in an area with direct sunlight is a surefire way to jeopardize your blooms.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Preposition
  • Gonzalez Gurrola remains in custody without bail at the Sacramento County Main Jail.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Preposition
  • 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
  • Compared with Iran’s first match last week, the atmosphere surrounding Sunday’s kickoff featured fewer demonstrations outside the stadium against Iran’s government.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 22 June 2026
  • Much of the nation’s press corps are currently gathered outside the doors of 10 Downing Street in London — the prime minister’s residence — waiting for any sign of an imminent press conference.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Preposition
  • His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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