How to Use outside in a Sentence

outside

1 of 4 noun
Definition of outsidenext
Synonyms for outsidenext
  • The house looks nice from the outside.
  • Going to the outside-in was the way to get the goal, which is what happend.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Bromell, the No. 4 sprinter in the world, was furthest to the outside in lane eight.
    — oregonlive, 16 July 2022
  • Friends on the outside pleading with me to stay out; Jeezus.
    — Jake S. Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2022
  • The result is a crunchy dessert on the outside that turns your whole mouth black.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The Red Wings are on the outside looking in, five points out of a playoff spot.
    — Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2023
  • To choose a pair that will last, the inside matters as much as the outside.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Nov. 2022
  • His team was in a sneak formation but got the ball to him on the outside for a huge gain.
    — Staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2023
  • The Hillers, on the other hand, were on the outside looking in at No. 24 in the Division 2.
    — Ethan Winter, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The inside of the canopy did not feel wet, and the water on the outside also dried very quickly.
    — Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022
  • Hydrating, on the other side of things, helps the skin to bring in water from the outside.
    — Sean Abrams, Men's Health, 17 Nov. 2022
  • From the outside, her retirement might seem like the end of a painful chapter.
    — Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 15 July 2022
  • Many on the outside may be viewing its long-term prospects with more than a hint of caution.
    — CNN, 23 Sep. 2022
  • On the outside, the play looks and feels like one thing, but inside it’s another.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022
  • My outside is good enough to eat, but my inside gets thrown away.
    — Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 4 Sep. 2023
  • And in many cases, cancer doesn’t shrink in a predictable way from the outside in.
    — Andrew D. Johnson, Time, 4 Nov. 2022
  • The Lakers have the right to match any outside offers the two players may receive.
    — oregonlive, 28 June 2023
  • From the outside, this was the kind of life that so many of his peers—still working as bartenders and baristas—dreamed of.
    — Sridhar Pappu, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2022
  • There’s also a zippered pocket on the front of the outside, and a slip pocket in the back that can fit an iPhone.
    — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2022
  • For 2022, that changes, even though the model doesn't look much different from the outside.
    — Morgan, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2022
  • These bite-size medallions are cooked in a special cast-iron plate so that the outside is crunchy and the inside is fluffy.
    — Christina Liao, Vogue, 8 July 2022
  • The bread on the outside seems unnecessary, like a cheap ploy to fill diners up.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Inside-outside zone and ran a little counter against them.
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 29 Oct. 2022
  • Working from the outside toward the core, use your fingers or the knife to remove each leaf at its stem.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Overall, these cookies are crisp on the edges, crumbly on the outside, chewy on the inside and almost cakey in the middle.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Custom the outside or one of the inside pockets with their name, initials or a short phrase.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Purchase a small wooden box, and paint the outside a bright color; let dry.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The former day care building features sliding and rolling garage-like doors that open to the outside.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2022
  • From the outside, the potential for the system to be abused seemed obvious.
    — WIRED, 6 Feb. 2023
  • While the chewy outside gives way, the crunchy interior resists slightly.
    — Eric Kim, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2023
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outside

2 of 4 adjective
  • The phone will not let you make outside calls.
  • She turned on the outside light to see what was making the noise.
  • The company hired an outside consultant.
  • There were outside influences that affected his decision to retire early.
  • When inside your house, choose a room closed off from outside air.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 7 June 2023
  • San Diego has hired the same outside firm that handled the last recruitment process to run this one.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Britt Reid, the former outside linebackers coach for the Chiefs and son of the team's head coach Andy Reid, had been sentenced to three years in prison.
    — Joe Ruiz, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2024
  • How to Do It: Get into a side plank position, with your outside foot up on the bench.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 13 July 2023
  • This mode draws in outside air without cooling it, helping to push out the hot air.
    — Tiffany Acosta arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2023
  • Our tester found both inside and outside measurements to be precise, and the tape is very easy to read.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2023
  • While there was interest from outside buyers, the source says, Warner Bros made clear that the movie was not for sale.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The city relied on outside legal counsel to defend the case, Elliott added.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Ismail Demir lives in one outside Islahiye, in Gaziantep province, with his pregnant wife and 1-year-old son.
    — Scott McLean, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The resort also has an outside area, called Amazonia, which is open year-round.
    — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2023
  • The Nuggets have good outside shooting, and their specialty is the type of passing and movement that zones can struggle to contain.
    — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2023
  • And when outside nations don’t act, the results are disastrous.
    — Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The Missing Bean has grown to include five cafes — some outside Oxford — a roastery, a bakery and an online shop that ships across Britain.
    — Megan Specia, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Some schools are hiring outside experts to teach both faculty and students about how to use AI tools.
    — Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Aug. 2023
  • But Tesla’s problems can’t all be blamed on outside factors.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Apr. 2024
  • This isn’t exactly breaking news, but Steven Kwan isn’t going to be starting at outside linebacker for the Browns.
    — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Three of the four members appointed must be lawmakers and one must be an outside expert.
    — Zachary Halaschak, Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2023
  • China is now one of the only sources of outside financing available to Argentina, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
    — Shannon K. O’Neil, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The house has five bedrooms, private outside parking, and lots of space for entertaining.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 23 June 2023
  • Then came the June 25 presidential election, which produced a shock for Guatemalans and outside observers.
    — Sonia Pérez D. and Christopher Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2023
  • Part of this preparation includes filing with the SEC by the end of the year, which would allow the company to field options for a sale or outside investment in Grail.
    — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
  • To guard against coyotes, eliminate outside food sources.
    — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
  • There are ways to minimize outside variables to increase ice retention, and Yeti has put together a list of tips and tricks to keep ice longer.
    — Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 5 Oct. 2023
  • However, the problems at Boeing during the last five years could lead the board to give preference to outside candidates.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Another very important detail to know is how the venue works with outside vendors.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Last year, Rhodes came up short after Reigns capitalized on outside interference from his real-life cousins, and wrestling faction the Bloodline, for help.
    — Shaheem Reid, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
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outside

3 of 4 adverb
  • He looked outside at the snow.
  • It's nice outside, with not a cloud in the sky.
  • He ran outside to see what the noise was about.
  • The car seemed in good condition outside.
  • The candy was hard outside but chewy inside.
  • The children love playing outside.
  • Go outside with your shirt off, just chill in the sun and go back in.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The last one got so heated my DIL even left the room and went outside.
    — Abigail Van Buren, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • An easy way to commune with the moon is to go outside and look at it.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • As the two stepped outside, FBI agents were recording it on video.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2023
  • The reception is outside and in the heat of late August.
    — Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The rocks that break off the walls are carried outside in carts, washed, and sifted through.
    — Astrid Suárez, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Knots of pilgrims and tourists milling about outside drew near.
    — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The best way to take advantage of a sunny day is to spend it outside.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Wipe Clean Rinse the slow cooker with water and use a cloth to wipe down the inside and outside.
    — Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
  • As the saloon door opened, a blast of chants and boos from Trump protesters outside filled the room.
    — Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Paul Salo: Somebody took the screen off and set it next to the window outside.
    — Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Nikko Reed was outside and Cole Martin was a nickel on the drive.
    — oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The male then dragged the female’s body outside and returned to the residence.
    — Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 30 July 2023
  • Or use them when grilling, as trays to transport things outside and back.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
  • But the walls of the hospital are no longer a barrier to the turmoil outside.
    — Shira Rubin, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Hardly anyone was outside except for a few tourists who clung to the shade.
    — Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • My mother doesn’t like to sit outside or to sit still anywhere for very long.
    — Martha McPhee, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The overflow crowd outside watched a giant TV screen of the vigil inside.
    — CBS News, 30 Oct. 2023
  • There's also a 70-square-foot deck with patio chairs to enjoy the views outside.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
  • The couple heard the rumble, Francine said, and her first reaction was to walk outside to the backyard and look up.
    — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Add to that leafy parks for enjoying hours outside on nice days.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The beam switched off, and the water outside filled with miniature explosions.
    — Brad Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2023
  • There are about six tables to sit inside, but most people, like myself, like to sit outside to breathe in this taco shop culture.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Style it in a lace fabric or perhaps a breathable cotton fabric if the wedding is outside.
    — Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
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outside

4 of 4 preposition
  • We live outside the city.
  • No one outside the group knew of their plans.
  • There was a dog barking outside the house.
  • We waited outside the store.
  • She finished the race five seconds outside the record.
  • He kept his hands outside his pockets.
  • I have never traveled outside the U.S. before.
  • Five of the wins came against teams outside the San Diego Section.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The three joined up on Orchard Street, outside one of the walkups that house the museum.
    — Ismail Ibrahim, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
  • And until the last decade or so, they were barely known outside Haiti.
    — Tony Sachs, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
  • There’s no need for the world to place outside expectations on her.
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
  • The site is outside the surf break less than a mile from the entrance shared by the Oceanside and Camp Pendleton harbors.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The ride starts with some loops outside the mountain structure, before the carts go inside the ride.
    — Sean P. Means, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
  • However, during the phone test, our tester and the person on the other end of their call could hear outside sounds.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2023
  • But when Ukrainian forces took a stand outside Mykolaiv, the advance stalled.
    — James Verini Paolo Pellegrin, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Their remains were found in 45 black plastic bags at the bottom of a canyon outside Guadalajara.
    — Steve Fisher, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The bill calls for the program — which would accept Uyghurs living outside China — to begin in 2024 and run for two years.
    — Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023
  • The London salon will be its first venture outside the U.S., though.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024
  • This event reigns as the largest such celebration outside Asia.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • But even with his busy dance card, he’s still found ways to embrace challenges that are outside his comfort zone.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024
  • The trio were photographed outside celebrity-favorite hot spot Sushi Park.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Guests can also enjoy free Midori Matcha and grab snacks from a taco stand outside the venue after the show.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2023
  • World’s Greatest Stretch From plank position, bring your right foot up to place it outside your hand.
    — Alyssa Sparacino, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
  • So she’s done just that, pushing herself to new creative heights with a slew of projects outside her comfort zone.
    — Katcy Stephan, Variety, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Most of these products are made from sustainable bamboo and can be used outside the kitchen as well.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The girl group has gotten close, taking their friendship outside the walls of the stadiums for dinners and nights out.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Dec. 2023
  • She was shoved, kicked and spat on by students, who often waited outside her classroom to try to pull off her headscarf.
    — Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2023
  • His private fire brigade would stand outside burning buildings and offer to buy them at a price that dwindled as the flames increased.
    — Adam Morganstern, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2023
  • When Kirill arrived outside the Phanar, a crowd of Ukrainian protesters had already gathered around the compound’s beige stone walls.
    — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
  • In the past, Trump has chosen to appear at some court proceedings he wasn't required to attend, often holding press conferences with reporters outside the courtrooms.
    — Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024

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