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
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
There was something wrong with him, a crack on the inside; the first encounter with outward pressure could snap and destroy.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That does not provide a great signal to supporters about the club’s ambitions, though the hierarchy are determined to ‘normalise’ the trading of players, even stars, outwards.
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Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Adjective
Lectures seldom entered into any of this, nor outward shows of domestic affection common in some families.
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Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
There was something wrong with him, a crack on the inside; the first encounter with outward pressure could snap and destroy.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Noun
And there’s ample room to grow outwards to the East and West coasts.
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Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That does not provide a great signal to supporters about the club’s ambitions, though the hierarchy are determined to ‘normalise’ the trading of players, even stars, outwards.
—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state.
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Aldean also shared a tropical moment with country singer husband Jason Aldean outside a building featuring a bright blue exterior wall.
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As contemporary home designs fade the visual bounds between interior and exterior, design pros are calling on lighting designers to illuminate their clients’ landscapes, with schemes that provide everything from safety to spectacle.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Kane scored off a header in the 67th minute of the match in the Meadowlands, giving him 11 goals in 14 career World Cup appearances.
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Strength training has measurable effects on executive function and processing speed.
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Read more about the effects of heat – and how to keep yourself safe – here.
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The complaint accuses Cal-Maine, Hickman's and Versova of conspiring to submit bids to influence egg price quotations, creating the impression there was a greater demand than there actually was.
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Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.
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But so far Indiana is off to just a 6-5 start this year, while Clark has seen a seeming decline in shooting accuracy.
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But the mayor ought to answer why, in light of this seeming betrayal, businesses still should feel confident discussing sensitive matters with him.
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Shows are not required to ask for exemptions from the equal-time rule, but some have done so in order to avoid any semblance of doubt.
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Elsewhere, a megaphone-wielding leader herded dozens of black cats in the style of artist Gary Baseman into some semblance of order.
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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