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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the night watchman calls the police if he notices any out-of-the-way activity taking place during his shift
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
there was nothing out-of-the-way about the hitchhiker's appearance that might arouse suspicion
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out of the way
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
Now that we've got the first step out of the way it's time to start phase two.
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
They hoped he wouldn't say anything out of the way at the party.
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Recent Examples of out-of-the-way
Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
If the plant is completely dead, the material can be piled up in an out-of-the-way place on your property or buried deeply.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
Jean has a knack of finding the most interesting and out-of-the-way locales to share with adventurous travelers like ourselves.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Kalaupapa in Hawaii is one of the most out-of-the-way sites in the US National Park Service.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
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Also included are gratuities, access to the spa facilities, Wi-Fi and shuttles from the port to the city center when the ship docks in out-of-the-way locations.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
If the plant is completely dead, the material can be piled up in an out-of-the-way place on your property or buried deeply.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
Jean has a knack of finding the most interesting and out-of-the-way locales to share with adventurous travelers like ourselves.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
Kalaupapa in Hawaii is one of the most out-of-the-way sites in the US National Park Service.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-the-way
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More than 148,000 TikTok users have so far liked the post, while more than 4,800 others have voiced their funny takes and opinions on the bizarre piece of clothing in the comments section.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Keira Knightley has a bizarre talent that even Cher can’t believe.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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While nothing seemed unusual at first, fans quickly noticed that her hair looked different.Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Although somewhat unusual in design, the hosel in the ZERO line creates a conventional look at address.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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At the time, federal law gave the Bureau a strange grab bag of investigative duties, ranging from interstate prostitution to antitrust violations.Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and game blurs and Conor must venture into the strange world of OBEX to bring her home.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accidental shootings are the most uncommon type of gun death in the U.S., accounting for about 1% of all shootings.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who’s sat through enough corporate presentations knows that genuinely wanting the person to tell you more is uncommon.Greg Orme, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are returning after 22 years to make 28 Years Later, though the original film, 28 Days Later, has remained one of cinema’s weirdest modern days stories.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That was such a weird sensation—to just have paper towels stuffed deep in your skin.Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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An Instax camera snaps photos throughout the night, the shots progressively funnier the more nog is consumed.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The show does a pretty good job of it, despite a couple of strange omissions and some odd inclusions.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes an oven is like that mysterious black box on a magician's stage where odd things go in, and something far more delightful comes out.Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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Her singular approach to curating a stationary store offers shoppers the rare opportunity to buy a gift that simply cannot be found anywhere else—a fact most notable in their vast selection of handmade Christmas ornaments.Carmen Rosy Hall, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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This diverse skill set is rare yet increasingly necessary in an environment where investor attention is scarce and competition for capital is fierce.Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Out-of-the-way.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/out-of-the-way. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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