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 Getty Images Ten vessels in or near the Strait of Hormuz came under Tehran's attack less than two weeks into the war, killing at least seven seafarers onboard, according to the International Maritime Organization.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outwards
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Tears streamed from the faces of many audience members, from the opening credits to the closing slate, a testament to the emotion elicited by Wilson’s persona.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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With six new faces already set to join the roster, GM Dan Morgan, football operations exec Brandt Tilis and head coach Dave Canales will need to keep tinkering with their roster ahead of April’s NFL Draft.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The task force will study drought conditions statewide and report on their effects on farmers, cities, and other areas.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sun, wind, noise, boat vibration and motion can intensify the effects of alcohol and drugs which can quickly impair coordination, judgment and reaction time.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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This year’s event will be hosted by none other than Doja Cat, whose penchant for archival couture is well-documented in her headline-making red carpet appearances.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Timo Werner, who had an assist in each of his first two appearances, made his first career start for San Jose.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The point is to look beyond those first impressions and see the possibility of something better.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Outwards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outwards. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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