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
The feet are turned outwards in what specialists call the ‘sumo squat’ position.
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Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to earn more and grow your money?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 16 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
Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
In IconArrows pointing outwards Want to earn more and grow your money?
—Stav Ziv, CNBC, 16 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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But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.—
Gary Graff,
Billboard,
25 Oct. 2025
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Young children with dragons and cows painted on their small faces eagerly waited in line for kettle corn and ice cream at the many food trucks that lined the outer circle of the farm.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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May Help Reduce Cancer Risk Including figs as part of a balanced, nutrient-rich diet may have anti-cancer effects.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rogers added that the effects would soon extend beyond the NNSA.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Lukes had one of the big plate appearances, a pinch-hit, RBI walk after falling behind 0-2 against Dodgers righty Emmet Sheehan in the sixth to increase the Jays’ lead to 4-2.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1950s, Lockhart worked mainly in television, with appearances on such shows as Zane Grey Theater, Wagon Train, Gunsmoke, Studio One in Hollywood and The United States Steel Hour.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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Of his first impressions of his future wife, Plemons had nothing but praise.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Recognized in the ad industry for his deep expertise in managing ad-tech operations, Halley has over years worked set up offerings that allowed advertisers to buy specific kinds of viewer impressions at Viacom, one of Paramount’s predecessor companies.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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