as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of outdoors
Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
In August, Reedus spent some quality time outdoors with daughter Nova Tennessee, according to an Instagram post from Diane Kruger.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
But There Is Hope Labour organizations representing delivery workers alongside city leaders supported the requirement to move battery charging outdoors.
—Jennifer Jacobs Dungs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Shot mostly outdoors — in fish farms and flower fields, in bustling streets and crowded markets, and often around the kind of trees its title gestures toward — Khajehpasha’s feature is awash in nature.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
People should limit their time outdoors and definitely avoid going outside if possible.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
In August, Reedus spent some quality time outdoors with daughter Nova Tennessee, according to an Instagram post from Diane Kruger.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
But There Is Hope Labour organizations representing delivery workers alongside city leaders supported the requirement to move battery charging outdoors.
—Jennifer Jacobs Dungs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Shot mostly outdoors — in fish farms and flower fields, in bustling streets and crowded markets, and often around the kind of trees its title gestures toward — Khajehpasha’s feature is awash in nature.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends getting outside, spending time with others and exposing yourself to a light box for a minimum of 30 minutes a day.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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People are urged to stay inside and keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, avoid any strenuous activity outside, and turn off any house fans that bring in outdoor air.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sip coffee out on the deck while taking in the jungle view, or venture off into the wilderness with your private access to the Captain Cook Trail.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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Turn them loose into that wilderness, come what may.Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The 'Morning Show' star's latest children’s book, 'Busy Betty & the Perfect Christmas Present', is out now Comments Reese Witherspoon always planned to write a book for kids for the holidays.Julie Jordan, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The jury is still out on whether Gabriel Macht’s suave lawyer is officially returning.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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