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as in except
not including
outside that one suggestion, I haven't heard any better ideas
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as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
slower moving vehicles should keep to the outside lane
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as in off
small in degree
though they haven't been playing at their best, they still have an outside chance of making it into the championship series
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as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
the outside cost for repairing the item will be a thousand dollars
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as in look
the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
on the outside, he was the self-assured star athlete
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Recent Examples of outside
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The tirade, which lasted nearly an hour, was audible to dozens of attorneys waiting outside the conference room for an upcoming meeting.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
—Adrienne Westenfeld, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say Niehaus set fire to nine flags and bunting outside homes in Clifton and Northside on July 30.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Starring players in this luxe hideaway include an outdoor soaking tub, two large dining tables – one indoor, the other outside on the covered patio – and a cozy kitchen outfitted with vintage appliances.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Preposition
When spates of violence like that occur, Norman said the department increases patrols in that area, drawing on resources from outside the area to do so.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The tirade, which lasted nearly an hour, was audible to dozens of attorneys waiting outside the conference room for an upcoming meeting.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
The caller heard arguing outside between Lopez Gress and the caller's father and opened the garage door to investigate, Cody said.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.
—Adrienne Westenfeld, Outside, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
In July, the city hired an outside council, attorney Christina Katt, to investigate potential credit card misuse.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors say Niehaus set fire to nine flags and bunting outside homes in Clifton and Northside on July 30.
—David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Crooked Rail seats 65-70 inside and 15-20 on the scenic outside with scenic, relaxing views.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2025
Starring players in this luxe hideaway include an outdoor soaking tub, two large dining tables – one indoor, the other outside on the covered patio – and a cozy kitchen outfitted with vintage appliances.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2020
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
1 June 2020
Preposition
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Cook is among three Fed governors appointed by President Joe Biden whose terms extend beyond Trump's time in office, complicating the president's efforts to gain more control by appointing a majority of its seven-member Board of Governors.—
Andrea Shalal,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Townsend wants Blessed on Purpose to be a place for support and community to help young girls navigate college life and beyond.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Wait for 30 minutes after the last lightning or thunder before going back out.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As the jug loses pressure, the water will start to trickle out more slowly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The outer bands of Hurricane Erin are brushing North Carolina's Outer Banks, as beachgoers along most U.S. East Coast shores are being warned against swimming due to the risk of life-threatening surf and rip currents, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Wednesday night.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Key Headlines Hurricane Erin's outer bands are now brushing North Carolina's Outer Banks and conditions are expected to continue to deteriorate through the night.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Interim manager Ray Montgomery agreed that plan made sense, despite the recent number of off days.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
12 Aug. 2025
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The game was suspended due to rain in the first inning and then completed the following afternoon, which was supposed to be an off day.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With VMware serving approximately 200,000 customers globally, Nutanix sees most of the migration opportunity still ahead.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Earlier: Some Indianapolis City-County Council members are trying to strike down a nearly 50-year precedent that requires most city employees to live in Marion County.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The fire originated in trash in the exterior of the building before spreading through a window and into a first-floor apartment unit.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Aug. 2025
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The rugged exterior is designed for the outdoors, featuring a wireless charging pad, dual flashlights, and a compass clip for added utility in the backcountry.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The follow-up disclosure would need to explain the types and sources of personal characteristics used and identify the most influential factors driving the system’s output, up to a maximum of 20.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Pharmaceuticals will see levies capped at a maximum of 15%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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