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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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
The environs of central Malibu outside city hall and the shopping district were, of course, scorched less than a month ago by the Franklin Fire.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
There was a security camera inside the office and a few more outside.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
However, as The Observer first reported Wednesday, the team plans to hire Los Angeles Rams assistant defensive line coach AC Carter as the Panthers’ new outside linebackers coach.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Dickens' world was more real than the Dublin outside.
—The Week Us, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Preposition
That said, outside the US, commercial broadcasters continue to demonstrate resilience, maintaining their content investment throughout 2025.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
The environs of central Malibu outside city hall and the shopping district were, of course, scorched less than a month ago by the Franklin Fire.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
According to last year’s results, the majority of unhoused people in Lake County were staying in motel shelters or transitional housing, but 75 were sleeping outside – more than double the 30 reported the year before.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
There was a security camera inside the office and a few more outside.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
This month will ask you to stay true to your vision while navigating outside obstacles with grace.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
However, as The Observer first reported Wednesday, the team plans to hire Los Angeles Rams assistant defensive line coach AC Carter as the Panthers’ new outside linebackers coach.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
Second-year outside linebacker Byron Young had a sack, his seventh of the season.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Dickens' world was more real than the Dublin outside.
—The Week Us, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside
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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
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Oil storage silos beyond waterlogged land at the Shell Plc Pernis refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The giant windows are the most eye-catching feature of the otherwise minimalist cubic room structures, emphasizing the desert landscape beyond. 7.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Although Christie Sides is out as coach and Stephanie White is in, every discussion of Indiana’s core since has included Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell, without much thought given to Smith.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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Measuring the macro economy, the January nonfarm payrolls report is due out next Friday.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The crash happened about 9:27 a.m. on the outer loop near Fairview Road, closing the highway and causing traffic delays.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2025
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The home’s outer structure has wood shake roofing / shingles.—
Bay Area Home Report,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There will likely come a time in the postseason when one of TCU’s big three is having an off night and Emma-Nnopu could be the player that can step up in that moment.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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Towns dominated that game with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while the Knicks held Jokic to a rare off night — just 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For most people in most states, $1 million of umbrella coverage will cost $400 or less.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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The daily upper limit for magnesium in dietary supplements and medications is 350 milligrams for most adults.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With a nylon exterior, double-down seans, and a cotton inner lining, Adidas rain jackets are 100% waterproof and comfortable.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The material will be analyzed inside the station to see whether microorganisms exist on the exterior of the orbital complex.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each grant varied, with a maximum of $5,000; they were announced Thursday at the MAAC campus in Valparaiso.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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Among those seven East guards who are considered top candidates for an All-Star reserve spot this season, a maximum of four can make it.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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