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 Meanwhile, Bory highlights the European Central Bank's move earlier this month.
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Emma Wilson,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
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.
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Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Instead, stars are moving en masse outwards from the core of the SMC, in directions generally aligned along an axis pointing from (as seen from Earth) southeast to northwest.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform.
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Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Emma Wilson,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
And there’s ample room to grow outwards to the East and West coasts.
—
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
Instead, stars are moving en masse outwards from the core of the SMC, in directions generally aligned along an axis pointing from (as seen from Earth) southeast to northwest.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
Built into each seat was a slim, adjustable arm that extended outwards to create a small platform.
—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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Big names and big faces on television are bound to have their critics.
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Every round, both losing players have to put stickers on their faces.
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In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special-effects makeup, and more are created.
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New Jersey Transit warned Friday morning that rail service is subject to delays of up to 30 minutes and select train cancellations due to the effects of extreme heat on equipment.
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Kim has played in 27 games this season and gone 5-for-73 in 82 plate appearances.
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Swift and Kelce’s big day comes after months of speculation and back-to-back public appearances.
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That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.
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Those accounts generated more than 55 million impressions over a 14-day period starting on June 1.
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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