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
Dieback describes this feedback loop of localized forest death spreading outwards, and past the 60-80% mark the entire Amazon is at risk of collapse.
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Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
With six petals that delicately curve outwards, this plant grows multiple sweet-smelling flowers on a single stem.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When such a star runs out of nuclear fuel, its core collapses to form a neutron star, while its outer layers rebound and explode outwards.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
For me, this film was more about the duel between the stillness in the in the internal rage and that wanting to percolate outwards.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
With six petals that delicately curve outwards, this plant grows multiple sweet-smelling flowers on a single stem.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
When such a star runs out of nuclear fuel, its core collapses to form a neutron star, while its outer layers rebound and explode outwards.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now 20, Speed is considered one of the most recognizable faces in the entire streaming world — buoyed by live streaming tours that take his subscribers out of the typical stream and along with him on breakneck adventures across the globe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Human intervention has helped to curb the effects on some of the most imperiled native species, and in some cases, even succeeded in recovery efforts, but the overarching threat of climate change persists.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The row over the rebate may have other unwanted side-effects.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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His other notable roles include appearances on Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) and Only Murders in the Building (2024), as well as a leading role on Hulu's Welcome to Chippendales (2022–2023), which nabbed him an Emmy nomination.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 598 plate appearances, Ozzie Albies has hit 15 long balls, tallied 64 RBIs and scored 66 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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These aren't just impressions—they're experiences that drive immediate conversion while building brand affinity.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Driving impressions The Sportage hybrid accelerates well from a standstill.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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