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
In IconArrows pointing outwards A similar contract on platform Polymarket dropped to about 30% from more than 40% earlier in the week, reflecting traders' growing belief that the justices may strike down the policy.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The feet are turned outwards in what specialists call the ‘sumo squat’ position.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
To remove ticks, people should grab the tick near the skin with a pair of tweezers and pull outwards, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Back on the swim platform, the side bulwarks fold outwards to create a larger exterior space.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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
This encourages roots to migrate outwards rather than circling and eventually weakening the tree by girdling it.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
The feet are turned outwards in what specialists call the ‘sumo squat’ position.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
To remove ticks, people should grab the tick near the skin with a pair of tweezers and pull outwards, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
Back on the swim platform, the side bulwarks fold outwards to create a larger exterior space.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
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
This encourages roots to migrate outwards rather than circling and eventually weakening the tree by girdling it.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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Jeff Hanisch / Imagn Images Rain Saturday evening at Camp Randall Stadium blurred the cardinal lights and the faces that had grown familiar with disappointment.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both of these effects can make reflux worse.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fast casual has become ‘too expensive’ Cava, which serves customizable Mediterranean-style bowls, is one chain that’s feeling the effects.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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First-team appearances came in the National League Cup ties against the under-21 side of Leeds United from the Premier League and second-division Middlesbrough, and dual-registration rules allowed Gjoshe to link up with Bottesford last month.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Magistrates typically conduct initial appearances for defendants, while also performing tasks such as setting release conditions for non-capital offenses and issuing arrest warrants.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Driving impressions Fuel economy for the most efficient front-drive models is 33 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway and 34 in combined driving.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hulu’s own All’s Fair social assets have generated over 7 billion impressions on social media with 190M video views, per internal data.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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