as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
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as in face
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 outward
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The Rochester team precisely tuned their metal’s micro-grooves to guide this natural outward force.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The outward appearance changed, too.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
The Rochester team precisely tuned their metal’s micro-grooves to guide this natural outward force.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Noun
Again, gently press and blend the product outwards, and use light stamping motions to build coverage.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 May 2026
Its football-field-size platform holds the turbine in the center, and three legs extend tripod-like outward, like a Christmas-tree stand.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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Going slightly lighter in the center and matching your overall skin tone at the outer edges creates a more natural, dimensional result.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Without any fencing or protective outer layer, the house was demolished in 1902, devoured by cows.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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In the face of accomplishing history, the Knicks started off ice cold.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The exterior layer is built to stop micrometeoroids and extreme radiation; the inner layer handles the delicate physics of human comfort.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Inspect exterior walls, siding, chimneys and roofs to determine whether any repairs need to be made.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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San Francisco went from 6-10 in 2010 to 13-3 and made the first of three straight appearances in the NFC championship game, a Super Bowl appearance after the 2012 season.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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The Sooners clinched their CWS appearance by defeating the Kansas Jayhawks twice in the Lawrence Super Regional.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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In one important way the dog in art does not reflect reality, in the real world, or in the imagination, the reality effect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Noun
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This is for Tyler Kolek’s best Jalen Brunson impression; for the Spurs intel provided by Jeremy Sochan.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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But the mayor ought to answer why, in light of this seeming betrayal, businesses still should feel confident discussing sensitive matters with him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Nvidia did not immediately respond to Ars’ request to comment on this seeming tension.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The stories behind each batch of Booker’s range from nebulous to dubious to some semblance of credibility.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 June 2026
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Those pressures border on turning hydraulic fluid into a solid, which, especially when paired with larger wheels and narrower tire sidewalls, prevents any semblance of a smooth ride, even on the best asphalt.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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