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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
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Taking photos outside the stadium Charles Jordan, an Elk Grove resident, wore a Seattle Seahawks jersey and had two cameras on the table in front of his seat on the train.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The seven new deaths all occurred at private residences, coming on top of the 18 New Yorkers found dead outside since the city’s brutal streak of Code Blue nights began.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Schematically, Seattle has been slightly weaker versus interior runs (like inside zone and duo), which will be key for Stevenson, while rookie TreVeyon Henderson remains a better option on outside runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Henderson did also get some outside carries in the divisional round but only gained 14 yards on seven carries.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Preposition
This will ensure that the fridge is reserved for all the food and that the vaping crowd will congregate outside the house near the beer.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Taking photos outside the stadium Charles Jordan, an Elk Grove resident, wore a Seattle Seahawks jersey and had two cameras on the table in front of his seat on the train.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
After the crash, two employees of a different restaurant in the area went outside to check on those who were involved and reported seeing a bald man with a gash across his head walking in the area of the truck, the warrant affidavit said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The seven new deaths all occurred at private residences, coming on top of the 18 New Yorkers found dead outside since the city’s brutal streak of Code Blue nights began.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Starburns Industries will also continue to produce original series and feature films for outside studios and streamers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Schematically, Seattle has been slightly weaker versus interior runs (like inside zone and duo), which will be key for Stevenson, while rookie TreVeyon Henderson remains a better option on outside runs.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
Henderson did also get some outside carries in the divisional round but only gained 14 yards on seven carries.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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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
Preposition
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Cortina d'Ampezzo — The lights shine from Olimpia della Tofane here every night, an eerily beautiful beacon in austere black and white hanging just off in the distance beyond Cortina d’Ampezzo.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Grand jury proceedings require only probable cause, not proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and are conducted without defense counsel present.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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While the rest of the Orlando locker room will take some time off during the week-long break to prepare for the final stretch of the regular season, Richardson will be out west aiming to live up to the dunk contest legacy of his father.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the latest drop of the Epstein files, Andrew and Sarah’s move out of Royal Lodge was accelerated, and both were out by February 2, just days after the release of the files and the damning content within them.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For observers within that path, daylight will briefly give way to darkness, temperatures will dip, and the sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — will become visible to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This causes the outer layers of the star to expand and cool, evolving into a red giant, while the interior of the core heats up, intensifying the rate of fusion within it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though no date has been set, the Dodgers will play three games in Washington from April 3 to 5, with an off day April 2 following a six-game homestand to open the season.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both companies are known for their off-Loop musicals and are longtime favorites of the all-volunteer Joseph Jefferson Awards committee.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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An undefeated filly won the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes on Saturday, just not the one that most bettors expected.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Xenon gloves from Rab are remarkably lightweight, warm, and breathable thanks to its featherweight but durable Pertex exterior and just right amount of premium Primaloft Gold insulation inside.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The exteriors may be similar, but the interiors couldn’t be more different.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To promote new points of view and enhance member involvement, the new amendment states that governors may serve on their BECs for a maximum of six years after the completion of their governor service, whether consecutively or not.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The scores of all three dimensions were added on an equal percentage basis to form the final ranking score of a maximum of 100 points.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Outside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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