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
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Her last outward communication, via email, appeared to occur on Feb. 11, said Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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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Adjective
The Bulls have not shown any outward interest in Williamson.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
Her last outward communication, via email, appeared to occur on Feb. 11, said Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outward
Adjective
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The collapse may cause violent expulsion of the outer layers of the star, resulting in a shock wave and radiation burst.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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It’s served with a cream made from the outer layers of the artichoke and Taleggio fonduta.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The entire family had smiles on their faces for the cute moment.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Freezing-stinging waves, spray wetting their faces.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cedar is a warm, natural shade based on cedarwood that promises to look great on a wide range of exterior styles.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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The garage door is the largest opening of many houses, and if strong winds blow the door in, pressure can build within the home, pushing up on the roof and out onto the exterior walls.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During the appearance, Lutnick said the average American, using his mother-in-law as an example, would not complain about not receiving their checks for a month but that someone who was hacking the system would do so.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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In 2015-16 at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, Odom led the Bears to a 21-10 mark – a 13-win improvement — and the school’s first-ever NCAA Sweet 16 appearance.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The citric acid lifts discoloration, while the salt provides a mild scrubbing effect.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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By tightening demonstration policies, university administrators contributed to a discourse that has framed the pro-Palestinian protest as an existential threat to the well-being and safety of society at large and have, in effect, played into the hands of the current administration.—
Bastiaan Vanacker,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Now, Bob may be working under the impression that this is just how your friendship works.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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It’s been six years since Leaving Neverland left an indelible impression on Michael Jackson’s legacy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the meantime, the film’s tension ratchets up strongly as mysterious phenomena begin occurring — from the family dog going missing to the woman in black seeming to sit closer and closer to the house with every sighting to her surprising reaction when Taylor threatens her with a shotgun.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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The second point is about the author’s seeming misunderstanding about the importance of software.—
David A. Teich,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Forced alongside other POWs to help build to the Burma railroad, the trailer shows how Dorrigo retained some semblance of hope and strength through the memories of his love affair with Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young).—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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The move gives them some semblance of depth on a defensive line that may not have tackles Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins in 2025.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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