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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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 Kraus recommends using containers or bins for organization as well as thinking outside of the box a bit. Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 The shooting comes some four years after fellow Migos rapper Takeoff was fatally shot outside of a Houston club after attending a party with uncle Quavo, another Migos member. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 Half of the earnings tax is paid by people who live outside of Kansas City, according to city documents. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 Temperatures plunge into the mid and upper 20s outside of the Baltimore Beltway and closer to 30° in the city. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 7 Apr. 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
  • Cordes’s cohort of scientists helped to show that the devastation of oil spills goes far beyond our coasts, where birds and fish are the most visible victims.
    Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Some current Jackson County legislators are also running for other positions, both in local government and beyond.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.
    Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The blaze started Friday morning in the unit on Norwalk Drive, which runs beside Interstate 280 near Saratoga Avenue, the San Jose Fire Department said in a news release.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Preposition
  • While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Keeping in mind the teams wrap up the series Wednesday afternoon at Fenway, the Red Sox should be extremely grateful to get out of Tuesday’s game without needing to pull Contreras off some fallen Brewer.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 8 Apr. 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
  • What these changes bode for the business side is another matter altogether—one outside the control of crews and, for that matter, outside the prophetic purview of critics.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Video from the scene showed several people being handcuffed outside a home in the area.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • 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 11 Apr. 2026.

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