Thesaurus results for OUTWARDS

outwards

noun

plural of outward

as in faces

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 outwards That headroom is not vast, which is why any January incomings likely require offsetting by movement outwards. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards 'QTOP' encompasses Mag7 plus most relevant semis and other big non-tech AI-using corporate giants. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 But his script winds up spiraling inwards rather than outwards. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026

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With a host of new faces both on the defensive line and at linebacker in a shutout of Missouri State, A&M looked much sharper this time.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Their faces twist with dissatisfaction, and their eyes are glossy with hope for emotional freedom.

— Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

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San Francisco must now fight the effects of trying to reset those body clocks back to Pacific Time ahead of the final 16 games, and perhaps that’s Los Angeles’ edge in never changing at all.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The effects were longer wait times for new, more affordable cars, and higher prices for used cars.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of effects

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In 573 plate appearances, William Contreras has hit 14 long balls, tallied 74 RBIs and scored 73 runs.

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The doc follows Oasis across 12 concerts on three continents during their Live ’25 tour, the band’s first live appearances since their acrimonious split back in 2009.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of appearances

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But Meta delayed removal for days as the ad leaped from four impressions to 330.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026
Sculptural pieces are blown and shaped using innovative molds made out of paper or wood; organic curves or impressions are added in the soft glass.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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