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the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete
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Recent Examples of outsides
Junior setter Braeden Fiore will have plenty of good options to choose from in senior outsides Ben Pryor and Declan Garvey, senior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga and senior middle Aiden Schindler.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
These materials possess regular variations within their structures that lead specific wavelengths of light to flow along their outsides without scattering or losses, even around corners and imperfections.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2020
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
These materials possess regular variations within their structures that lead specific wavelengths of light to flow along their outsides without scattering or losses, even around corners and imperfections.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsides
Noun
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Car fans and potential buyers can spend hours appreciating exteriors and experiencing interiors of new vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, as mattresses age and their materials break down, uneven sleeping surfaces and poor support can force your body into unnatural positions, often leading to stiff, sore or achy joints in the morning.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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This marks a seismic shift in attitudes toward the technology’s promise.—
Terrence Curtin,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Our attitudes, our hang-ups, our fears.—
Colin Fleming,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many plans have multiple different deductible amounts, coinsurance rates, copayments and even out-of-pocket maximums, depending on several factors.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.—
Mark Dee
March 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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One of the Gamecocks’ only interior presences, center Madina Okot, had three fouls early in the third quarter.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Several of United’s flights from O’Hare to Middle East hotspots like Dubai, UAE, and Tel Aviv, Israel, already are on hold, as are several flights from the major Gulf carriers who have strong presences at O’Hare.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Outsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsides. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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