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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
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Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish.—
Jack Hennessy,
Outdoor Life,
29 Apr. 2026
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Designer Can Yalman took control of those exteriors, while Milan studio Hot Lab dreamed up the interiors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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The media company behind such iconic TV characters as Don Draper, Rick Grimes and Walter White wants advertisers to give a stronger gaze at first looks.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Certainly had some good looks from three that didn’t go down.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fine Nappa leather seating surfaces, ventilation and massage functions up front, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and Bang & Olufsen sound system transform long stretches of Highway 36 into something closer to a private lounge.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility As a rural property set across gently sloping terrain, there are uneven surfaces, steps, and small hills to navigate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the centuries since colonists waged war against the crown, American’s attitudes toward the royals have shifted from hatred to adoration.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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More homework was also associated with negative attitudes about school for younger children in the study.—
Ariel Gilreath,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Earnings thresholds required to qualify for the plan will increase, as will deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fewer than 6% of workers ever earn at the taxable wage cap of $184,500 in 2026 needed to approach those maximums.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Flyers mascot, introduced in September 2018, has long been one of the NHL’s most chaotic presences.—
Ryan Brennan
April 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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What does the book quietly suggest about class and labor through these background presences?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Cuevas produced solid numbers last season with the Tide — 37 receptions, 411 yards, four TDs — and had career bests in 2022 at Cal Poly (58 catches, 678 yards, six TDs).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 1971, the Osmonds tallied nine gold records, surpassing single-year bests by Elvis and the Beatles.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outsides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outsides. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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