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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
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Just outside the town of Margraten, the country’s only American military cemetery honors about 10,000 US soldiers who died in the war.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The New York Times, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Survivors queue for food and water, and many sleep outside on mats at the mercy of mosquitos and the baking 100° F (37° C) heat as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
According to Financial Times, the deal would involve new outside capital buying out TikTok's Chinese stakeholders.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Henry Hamra, 46, pointed out a Spanish Jewish feature of one of the synagogues — a women's section on the second floor, accessible through a separate outside staircase.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
The march, which started around noon at Civic Center Plaza just outside City Hall, seemed to gain in numbers as the demonstration went on.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Just outside the town of Margraten, the country’s only American military cemetery honors about 10,000 US soldiers who died in the war.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Adverb
Oklahoma Image Ryland Mosley, 18, who was on the second story of his home when the storm passed, stood outside and observed the aftermath in Owasso.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Survivors queue for food and water, and many sleep outside on mats at the mercy of mosquitos and the baking 100° F (37° C) heat as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.
—Ross Adkin, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
White, meanwhile, has become a friend to Zuckerberg, and earlier this year was named to Meta’s board of directors, the first time White has joined an outside board.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
According to Financial Times, the deal would involve new outside capital buying out TikTok's Chinese stakeholders.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
Two other dogs were alive, one near Betsy, the other outside (a family friend later took them in).
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Henry Hamra, 46, pointed out a Spanish Jewish feature of one of the synagogues — a women's section on the second floor, accessible through a separate outside staircase.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 27 Feb. 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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For Tesla, its chief executive’s relationship and time commitment to the Department of Government Efficiency has been seen as a political stance well beyond his lane as the world’s richest man and CEO of multiple entities (SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink and X).—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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How anyone can be 'deeply disturbed and hurt' by this is beyond me.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Hunsicker is already out as chief executive officer of fashion rental platform CaaStle.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The mesh outer layer enhances the lightweight, summer vibe, making these shoes the perfect combination of style and comfort.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The expandable capacity is possible with an external zipper, and the textured outer shell is scratch-resistant.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Last-minute fixes were still being made, and some Cubs players trickled into the clubhouse to put stuff in their lockers or work out on their off day.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stewart’s on-field production left a lot to be desired last year, but his motor doesn’t have an off switch.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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About the only surprise Friday night in the championship game of the Boras Classic South was La Mirada preventing Corona from tying a state record for most consecutive shutouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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By Bryan Hood Audi Photo : Audi Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The interior Photo : Audi The interior Photo : Audi The exterior Photo : Audi The exterior Bryan Hood Senior Staff Writer Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
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So, there's lots of work to do here on the exterior of the home.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Today, that’s dropped to around 82.6 percent as more income has shifted above the taxable maximum.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Herman is facing a maximum of 20 years on each possession count and 15 years on the weapons charge, the U.S Attorney’s Office said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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