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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 outsides
Junior setter Braeden Fiore will have plenty of good options to choose from in senior outsides Ben Pryor and Declan Garvey, senior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga and senior middle Aiden Schindler.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
These materials possess regular variations within their structures that lead specific wavelengths of light to flow along their outsides without scattering or losses, even around corners and imperfections.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2020
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
These materials possess regular variations within their structures that lead specific wavelengths of light to flow along their outsides without scattering or losses, even around corners and imperfections.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outsides
Noun
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Car fans and potential buyers can spend hours appreciating exteriors and experiencing interiors of new vehicles.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those shallow sides let hot air from the oven circulate and crisp the ingredients’ exteriors.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s press tour looks have been killer, with Meryl Streep’s earning a groundbreaking (wink, wink) rating from me.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The more we’re valued for our accomplishments and not for our looks, the better.—
Alexis Benveniste,
Allure,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, as mattresses age and their materials break down, uneven sleeping surfaces and poor support can force your body into unnatural positions, often leading to stiff, sore or achy joints in the morning.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, many people have shifted their flooring preferences to harder surfaces, like wood, tile, and stone.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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From a public health perspective, understanding these attitudes is essential.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many plans have multiple different deductible amounts, coinsurance rates, copayments and even out-of-pocket maximums, depending on several factors.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The proposal would raise daily maximums and monthly rates — but not increase the $3 hourly charge, or lift the city’s free first hour policy during busy hours.—
Mark Dee
March 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Traditional sportsbooks with brick-and-mortar casino presences, such as Caesars and BetMGM, have abstained from prediction markets and remain with the AGA, as do many tribal groups that are bracing to fight prediction markets.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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But their fundraising and campaign presences to this point have been minimal.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsides. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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