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
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
In IconArrows pointing outwards The supply issues have forced oil importers to look for alternative suppliers.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 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
This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 June 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards The supply issues have forced oil importers to look for alternative suppliers.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 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
This is a type of scarring hair loss which starts in the crown and spreads outwards.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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A lot of the guests would presumably be recognizable faces, meaning that the couple not only has to deal with their own privacy, but everyone else's.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Researchers also observed an initial increase in disciplinary incidents and a temporary decline in student well-being as schools adjusted to the new rules, though those effects eased over time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The entire Knicks roster, head coach Mike Brown and other surprise guests will make appearances in the special episode.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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San Francisco went from 6-10 in 2010 to 13-3 and made the first of three straight appearances in the NFC championship game, a Super Bowl appearance after the 2012 season.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Many have seen him in person, asked questions, and formed their own impressions.—
Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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