outside of

Definition of outside ofnext
1
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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2
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 But outside of that group, LSU didn’t lose anyone who started more than four games in 2025. Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Live music backyard The Rustic is expanding outside of its longtime home in Dallas. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 Bright blue ribbons adorned trees outside of the school on Walters Avenue and stood out against the snow. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026 Stores outside of North America would not be impacted. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside of
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
  • Going forward, future work will focus on expanding sensor coverage and improving durability, both of which are necessary for moving the technology beyond laboratory prototypes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
  • His office described the visit as part of a broader push to expand cooperation beyond security into trade, investment, education and development.
    NINIEK KARMINI, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • The zoo released photos showing the newborn calf nestled beside Nhi Linh, with animal care teams nearby in the hours after the birth.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Legend rolled in with wife Chrissy Tiegen beside him, who watched while the photos got shot.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Preposition
  • These steps have led to us seeing not merely our world, but also, by extension, objects well beyond our world, in greater detail than would have been possible without gathering sufficient amounts of light across multiple wavelengths.
    Big Think, Big Think, 4 Feb. 2026
  • After going nearly two months without consecutive victories, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 4-1, for their third straight win.
    Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 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
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  • Thousands of Palestinians currently outside Gaza are also hoping to return.
    Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • With a light snow falling outside McCamish Pavilion, Henri Veesaar gave North Carolina (17-4, 5-3 ACC) a devastating 1-2 punch on the inside with 20 points and 12 rebounds.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 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
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  • 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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