as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out
the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more
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Recent Examples of outer
Bright green fillers like amaranth, dianthus, or spider mums work beautifully alongside the light green outer layers of your Brussels sprout flowers.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
During totality, daylight fades into twilight, temperatures drop, bright planets appear, and the sun’s delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — becomes visible to the naked eye.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After Daley returned, Donovan’s office was moved from the mayor’s outer offices to the inner offices, just a few feet from Daley’s private quarters.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Morton is based in Hall County, an outer suburb of Atlanta.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
During totality, daylight fades into twilight, temperatures drop, bright planets appear, and the sun’s delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — becomes visible to the naked eye.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
After Daley returned, Donovan’s office was moved from the mayor’s outer offices to the inner offices, just a few feet from Daley’s private quarters.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Morton is based in Hall County, an outer suburb of Atlanta.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outer
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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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The Sphere's outward display will also provide additional complementary programming for the fireworks shows.
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Symptoms include questioning skill relevance, constant pressure to reinvent, and a persistent sense of unease despite outward success.
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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