as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
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Recent Examples of outward
Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bain said that this anxiety can cause both physical and emotional signs, with vocalization being one of the most-common outward expressions of distress.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Panniers — undergarments that sit on the hips to expand the silhouette outwards — have also been seen on recent red carpets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Both transgender and non-transgender students can be put in uncomfortable positions when someone is compelled to use a restroom that doesn’t match their outward gender presentation.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Bain said that this anxiety can cause both physical and emotional signs, with vocalization being one of the most-common outward expressions of distress.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
For decades, many researchers agreed on calculations indicating that the universe may simply continue to infinitely expand outwards in all directions.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Panniers — undergarments that sit on the hips to expand the silhouette outwards — have also been seen on recent red carpets.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Surrounding that and protected by an outer shell is the cytoplasm, a frothy liquid of protein-synthesizing ribosomes, energy-producing mitochondria, energy-storing lipids, and the like.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The real beauty of sport lies in the continual struggle against imperfection, glaring weaknesses both inner and outer.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The photos showed the reality TV star sitting in an emergency room chair holding an ice pack to his face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Other times, the mob leaned on more traditional crime tactics — robbery, extortion and assault, including a punch to one victim’s face — to force the card players to pay.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Featuring naval architecture and exterior lines by Incat Crowther, the vessel showcases a lightweight composite hull designed for structural integrity and fuel efficiency.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Notable exterior changes include new lights, grilles, roof racks, rear spoilers and wheels.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Smith cited a strong support network for transgender students on campus during her appearance.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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There were five in eight appearances.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Different types of fiber have different effects on the body.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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The release schedule has been conspicuously quiet in the past three weeks, as seemingly no one has been interested in trying to make an impression in a pop landscape still so thoroughly dominated by the new Taylor Swift album.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The coordinated efforts of multiple Latin American countries and their joint participation in the quarantine gave the Soviets the impression that Cuba was surrounded by enemies ready to strike if the missiles were not removed promptly.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Two lovely dinner options here are the temporary fondue chalet, which, like all the wintertime pop-up fondue restaurants in Switzerland, is remarkably solid and permanent seeming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The insurer’s spokesperson declined an opportunity to clarify this seeming contradiction.—
Mario Ariza,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
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Elton blew apart any semblance of any musicalboundaries.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’s the case with the Koia’s Elite Coffee drink, which is very much a pea protein shake, with little semblance to an iced coffee.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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