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
Compact engineering approach Unlike conventional alkaline electrolyzers, Next Hydrogen’s system performs gas-liquid separation inside each half-cell instead of using large external separator vessels.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Thermal testing has shown that when external temperatures hit 95F, smart shades can lower the immediate indoor temperature by as much as 12 to 15 degrees within only a few minutes.
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K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, BGE was unlawfully terminating gas service for some residents in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood who opposed having external pressure regulators drilled into historic homes.
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Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Outer Display The Razr+’s external display boasts an Extreme AMOLED, 1,272-by-1,080-pixel, 2,400-nit panel with a refresh rate of 165Hz.
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Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
Thermal testing has shown that when external temperatures hit 95F, smart shades can lower the immediate indoor temperature by as much as 12 to 15 degrees within only a few minutes.
—
K.h. Koehler,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, BGE was unlawfully terminating gas service for some residents in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood who opposed having external pressure regulators drilled into historic homes.
—
Jt Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Outer Display The Razr+’s external display boasts an Extreme AMOLED, 1,272-by-1,080-pixel, 2,400-nit panel with a refresh rate of 165Hz.
—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
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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.
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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.
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Move the person into a shaded, cool area, remove their outer clothing and work to cool them down as quickly as possible, preferably with cold water or an ice bath.
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Rather than absorbing moisture, water molecules adhere to the outer and inner surfaces of the gel, filling all the open spaces and pores to form a thin film.
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Without ownership, documentation becomes a museum exhibit that may be informative but irrelevant.
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No detail, no matter how incomplete or far-fetched, was irrelevant to their search.
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Disposable Disinfecting Wipes Disposable disinfecting wipes are great for cleaning around the toilet seat, tank, handle, and other exterior surfaces, Glazer says.
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With wildfire in mind, Keith said the exterior materials were chosen to reduce risk.
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There’s no guarantee Lawrence will ever play host to a foreign national soccer team’s World Cup base camp again.
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Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a primary upset in Colorado, while police identify the Empire State Building climbers as foreign daredevils.
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Still, Copilot is going through a reset, with Andreou eliminating extraneous versions of the AI tool and merging the teams that focused on consumer and enterprise versions of the product.
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The Invite should, in a perfect world, relegate that extraneous stuff to the back pages.
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.
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The patchy and adventitious quality of Jameson’s reconstruction must make clear his difference as a thinker.
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Fire departments have also partnered with the APA to hand out buckets so consumer fireworks users can douse used fireworks, reducing the risk of accidental fires.
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While many may have had one as children, the inception of the toy was accidental.
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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