outwards

plural of outward

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outwards The feet are turned outwards in what specialists call the ‘sumo squat’ position. 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
Noun
  • But astute viewers will see some other familiar, and perhaps surprising, rock ‘n’ roll faces in the production.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Rogers added that the effects would soon extend beyond the NNSA.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Of his first impressions of his future wife, Plemons had nothing but praise.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • 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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