Synonyms of outside of

outside of

preposition

1

as in except

not including

outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• beside
• besides
• other than
• but
• except for
• apart from
• exclusive of
• outside
• aside from
• bar
• excluding
• saving
• save
• barring

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beyond
• without
• outside
• except

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• within
• inside

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outside of

As for trails outside of the national park, the Lewis Creek Trail is a seven-mile round-trip hike to two waterfalls—Corlieu and Red Rock. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

But the players argue the NCAA is using the transfer portal, and especially potential punishments for schools and coaches who recruit players outside of portal windows, to undermine the injunction. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Stepping outside of the episodic nature of the show, these two episodes hone in on a subplot that’s been blossoming since the series opener. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

The former four-star prospect signed with the Yellow Jackets after a successful high school career at Westlake High School outside of Atlanta. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026