INDOORS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

indoors

adverb

Definition of indoors

as in in

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Recent Examples of indoors This requires a comprehensive approach that not only moves people indoors, but also keeps them housed and creates real pathways to long-term stability. — Donna Littlejohn, Daily News, 5 May 2026 Maintain your mower by cleaning it after use, checking oil levels, using a fuel stabilizer for storage, and storing it indoors. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Owners frequently noticed the worms only after their pets returned indoors. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Give it six hours of direct sunlight a day, water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry, and prune to maintain its size indoors. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indoors

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The writers want to have the same quality and reward the intelligence of the fans and never phone a single thing in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
As Neptune goes retrograde, anxiety creeps in at the realization of your fallibility.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing spun to face home plate umpire Dan Iassogna, holding up his mitt with the ball inside.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The dome includes small, colored balls inside, which make the popping sound when the child pushes the button at the top.

— Sari Hitchins, Parents, 6 July 2026

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