1
as in extrinsic
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence
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2
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber
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Recent Examples of external
The idea of a Von Miller-to-Denver reunion has existed as a mere external dream with each passing year, with Broncos County clamoring for a return for an all-time great — only to realize the move wouldn’t make logistical sense.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Against this backdrop, the chances of external rate relief for credit card borrowers saddled with an interest rate of 20% or higher now look incredibly low.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
What external help is realistic?
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This type of experience is much harder to achieve within a single company or industry, pushing more firms to look at candidates with external experience to match.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Against this backdrop, the chances of external rate relief for credit card borrowers saddled with an interest rate of 20% or higher now look incredibly low.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
What external help is realistic?
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This type of experience is much harder to achieve within a single company or industry, pushing more firms to look at candidates with external experience to match.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
Adjective
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Anyone that wanted to reserve time in the July 19 final was beholden to a full-tourney pledge of as much as $30 million, although your mileage will vary based on any number of extrinsic variables.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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That authorization was broad and encompassed Gastineau’s name and likeness as reflected in extrinsic footage, such as that of the encounter with Favre.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The second home run to Murakami, a two-run shot in the fifth, was a four-seam fastball on the outer third of the strike zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The outer shell naturally regulates temperature and wicks moisture to keep heat from building up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Without it, the risk isn’t lagging behind but becoming irrelevant.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And Thursday night’s performance, while not wholly irrelevant, was just another television rerun broadcast to a less-than-mass audience.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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In his urban dramas, Kurosawa can open a frame onto the sprawl of Tokyo; on a historical set, any exterior view risks revealing a studio wall or an anachronism.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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But its exports – which generated $861 million last year – are also a major source of revenue and foreign currency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Lee-Kim is happier to discuss the studio’s ability to pivot to foreign-language titles and to build relationships with foreign filmmakers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Budget reconciliation bills must comply with strict rules, including the Byrd Rule, which bars provisions deemed extraneous to federal spending or outside the jurisdiction of the committees that drafted them.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Democrats are expected to argue before the Senate's parliamentarian that the spending is extraneous and therefore should not be allowed to be included in a reconciliation bill.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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The patchy and adventitious quality of Jameson’s reconstruction must make clear his difference as a thinker.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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The sturdy, durable case offers a water-resistant fabric, which is great for accidental coffee spills amid the airport security line.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death to an accidental ketamine overdose and said drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — used to treat opioid use disorder — were factors.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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