1
as in extrinsic
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence
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2
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber
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Recent Examples of external
SpaceX’s internal costs for a Falcon 9 launch are thought to be close to $15 million, one-fifth of the $74 million SpaceX charges external customers like Amazon for a dedicated flight.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Concerns surrounding maritime chokepoints, Red Sea shipping disruptions, and broader geopolitical tensions have reinforced Beijing’s focus on reducing vulnerability to external energy shocks.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
To cultivate the next generation of leaders, companies must first acknowledge what’s holding young workers back (from external financial pressures to burnout and long working hours), and then build environments designed to support their growth.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This content can either be one’s own creation or come from external websites.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
Concerns surrounding maritime chokepoints, Red Sea shipping disruptions, and broader geopolitical tensions have reinforced Beijing’s focus on reducing vulnerability to external energy shocks.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
To cultivate the next generation of leaders, companies must first acknowledge what’s holding young workers back (from external financial pressures to burnout and long working hours), and then build environments designed to support their growth.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
This content can either be one’s own creation or come from external websites.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
Adjective
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She was medically excused from the 2020 WNBA season held amid the COVID-19 pandemic due to extrinsic asthma, then returned to the league with the Washington Mystics in 2021.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 May 2026
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Anyone that wanted to reserve time in the July 19 final was beholden to a full-tourney pledge of as much as $30 million, although your mileage will vary based on any number of extrinsic variables.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What scientists can learn from eclipses Solar eclipses present scientists with unique opportunities to study the sun and its corona, or outer atmosphere, and invite the public to participate as citizen scientists.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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Chase is irrelevant and swinging at the right pitch is irrelevant.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Every second an irrelevant ad runs on DOOH inventory is lost revenue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Others have exterior windows that let in natural light, but designers thought ahead and added privacy panels to prevent views into neighboring office buildings while still keeping the space bright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The 2027 Kia Telluride stands out from rivals in its segment because of its unique new exterior and interior designs.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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That finding helps explain why a beginner can sit down at a pottery wheel in a foreign country and walk away with a usable piece in a single afternoon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Someone needs to tell both Salley and her extraneous E to get the hell off my imaginary husband.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Natalie asks after her daughter fires off a string of words punctuated by extraneous vowels.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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The patchy and adventitious quality of Jameson’s reconstruction must make clear his difference as a thinker.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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Call volume during a typical Patriots game can more than double - hundreds of additional calls for help; Some true emergencies, others accidental pocket dials.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Invasive species The authors of the research paper recommend that all incoming extraterrestrial samples be handled exclusively through advanced robotic systems within the lunar facility, minimizing the possibility of human exposure and accidental release.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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