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 the second case, the IMF is carried outwards by the solar wind and bumps into the magnetic field of the earth as the solar wind is diverted around it.
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Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
How to change a system with a prototype Walton and Makhija’s ambitions start locally, but quickly radiate outwards.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But in these pages, Alyan’s ambition reaches outwards.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 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
Make sure the right side of the fabric is showing outwards.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, 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
Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
How to change a system with a prototype Walton and Makhija’s ambitions start locally, but quickly radiate outwards.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But in these pages, Alyan’s ambition reaches outwards.
—Eliana Ramage
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 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
Make sure the right side of the fabric is showing outwards.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, 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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Despite having Hunger Games‘ Francis Lawrence’s name on the pic as director, and rising genre scribe JT Mollner, the pic stars plenty of fresh faces and carries what looks to be an anti-military message in its trailers, which is bound to upset the middle of the country.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The show is also adding some new faces to Season 51, with Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson and Veronika Slowikowska joining the cast.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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This innovative installation may hold one of the keys to accelerating a transition away from fossil fuels that scientists say is necessary if the world is to avoid the worst effects of climate change.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Notably, this same mechanism underlies cocaine’s effects, highlighting its potency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The slam was the third time in his past four appearances that Scott has allowed a walk-off hit in a Dodgers’ loss – two home runs and a two-run single.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Clemens hadn’t received more than 150 plate appearances in any season prior to this one.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Confirmatory searching occurs when individuals seek information that reinforces their initial impressions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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