Thesaurus results for OUTWARDS

outwards

noun

plural of outward

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 But its advantage in free-cash-flow yield has now narrowed, thanks to its stock-price gains and the collapse of peer shares. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 When the surface of the comet is warmed by the sun, gas erupts outwards, carrying ice grains into the cloud of ice and dust surrounding the comet, its coma, and its tail, where JWST can detect them. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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Noun

There are two new faces leading South Florida’s historically Black districts, but neither is much of a surprise to voters in the deeply Democratic districts.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
What Florida lacks is a straightforward admission-specific standard that applies whenever a business asks visitors to use their faces as tickets.

— Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

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Following a community meeting attended by more than 200 Laramie County residents, Google and its partners are establishing a Community Council to address concerns about the effects of data center expansion on Cheyenne and surrounding communities.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Expensive diesel can have wide-ranging economic effects, including on consumer prices, since the trucking industry and many farmers use the fuel to produce and transport goods.

— DAVID McHUGH, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of effects

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Shifts in scale allude to the fractal nature of the narrative, and characters and story lines make cameo appearances from booklet to booklet.

— Chris Ware, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
The two reportedly grew closer after attending Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in July, and have since made a handful of public appearances in one another’s orbit.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of appearances

Noun

Ofl the newcomers on the roster, junior guard Trent Lincoln and sophomore forward DJ Thomas made the strongest first impressions.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
During Fallon’s tenure, the show often asks them to pay with play — doing impressions, taking part in skits and games, or even doing a musical number.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

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