as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the wall's outward face is painted over with a colorful mural honoring illustrious members of the community
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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
never was there in a man such a fine, heroic outward and such a cowardly interior
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Recent Examples of outward
Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
Of course, photographers also captured the moment, and the two look more than happy to be on the red carpet together, sharing this rare moment of outward affection for the cameras.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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Its corporate governance code urged companies to replace their inward-looking governance model in favor of an outward focus on shareholders.
—Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
Of course, photographers also captured the moment, and the two look more than happy to be on the red carpet together, sharing this rare moment of outward affection for the cameras.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The tendril-like structures radiating outward are not real, but are artifacts of the image processing techniques.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2012
According to this study, the return trip effect (which makes the return trip seem 17-22% shorter on average!) is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 4 July 2014
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Avoid thawing your turkey at room temperature for this reason, as the outer parts of the turkey can warm up and fall within the danger zone, even while the interior remains frozen.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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During the final stages of their lives, red supergiants shed their outer gas and dust layers, a process that can last for thousands of years.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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The remark came at a Feb. 10 campaign rally in South Carolina when Trump brought up a hypothetical question about whether a NATO nation lagging in its defense obligation could count on U.S. assistance in the face of aggression.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The house features both interior and exterior insulation and generates energy through roof-top solar panels, reducing the home's need for additional energy by about 80%.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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As is typical of bespoke manufacturing, customers choose their interior and exterior colors—this vehicle was painted in Corris Gray Metallic over black leather upholstery.Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Which is why those Big Noon appearances are so important.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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During an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, president-elect Donald Trump criticized the Chips Act which was passed by the Biden administration in 2022 — partly to spur domestic advanced chip manufacturing.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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This was, in effect, an open door through which the team were able to walk unhindered and move through the organization’s demilitarized zone and straight into the network.Davey Winder, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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In July 2023, the defendant's ex-wife served him with an order of protection that was to remain in effect for two years, according to court documents.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Palmer recalled, with an on-point impression of the rapper.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Once again, their playful (but gently existential) rivalry is expressed through dueling impressions of the more famous men who came before them.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
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Also, the lack of care, seeming care, for collateral damage, if things go wrong, has been a big contention for them.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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This season has been up and down in a lot of ways (Kristen’s effectiveness as a host, the vagueness of certain challenges, the seeming conspiracy to get Soo from Last Chance Kitchen onto Top Chef proper), but Danny, Dan, and Savannah have each had little paths of glory.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2024
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This helps so that the LGM already has a mathematical and computational semblance of what various types of scenes and geospatial settings are like.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The size of that tax is de facto determined by a trade group staffed by industry insiders with no semblance of accountability to the public.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Outward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outward. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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