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
Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The researchers were concerned with the less obvious internal effects, what happens in the gut following a stroke, rather than the outward signs and symptoms.
—New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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Bates, a Democrat who endorsed Dixon for mayor in 2024, has also been an outward critic of Scott, citing philosophical differences on combatting violent crime.
—Hannah Gaskill, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The researchers were concerned with the less obvious internal effects, what happens in the gut following a stroke, rather than the outward signs and symptoms.
—New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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The tendril-like structures radiating outward are not real, but are artifacts of the image processing techniques.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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The outer wood layers of your tree are the most efficient in absorbing water so the sides of the tree trunk shouldn’t be removed.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Knowing how to layer and get dressed for freezing temperatures is handy, too, but the right outer layer can enhance your style all season long while keeping you cozy.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
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In his July speech, Trump suggested a bitcoin reserve would help the U.S. dominate the global bitcoin market in the face of growing competition from China.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The incident resulted in the Oscar winner requiring stitches on his face.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The coat has exterior pockets to store small items, and a back vent can be opened to increase airflow or range of motion.Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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An attraction so strong, in fact, that the easiest action anyone can take toward protecting moths is turning exterior house lights off at night and using shades to diminish lighting from inside.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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This perennial succulent provides year-round greenery and, with proper care, its pink and red blooms will make an annual appearance just as the festive season begins.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are many types of ghost guns with a range of appearances.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The effects of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck California last week extended more than 500 miles from the epicenter near the town of Petrolia to Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park, home of endangered Devils Hole Pupfish, the National Park Service (NPS) said.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The martial law remained in effect for around six hours before the national assembly defied him and voted to lift the order through a majority vote.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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The exchange takes on new meaning in light of Syria's collapse as rebels took Damascus overnight on Saturday, toppling a 50-year regime that ended with Bashar al-Assad's seeming escape from the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Instead, limited offerings like the McRib or the Nacho Fries disappear and reappear with no seeming pattern.Erika Tulfo, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
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Months later, Allen acknowledged the two were dating, but asked The Associated Press not to mention Steinfeld by name in a bid to maintain a semblance of privacy.CBS News, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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