1
as in extrinsic
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
the defendant's socioeconomic status must be regarded as entirely external to his guilt or innocence
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2
as in outer
situated on the outside or farther out
the external chambers of the ancient tomb gave little indication of the magnificence of the innermost chamber
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Recent Examples of external
The Yankees could always explore external candidates, especially when teams trim rosters at the end of spring training.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors said the group had taken steps to negotiate with external forces regarding the potential withdrawal of Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, from the NATO military alliance.
—Reuters, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Participating in external workforce surveys such as the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which measures business support for LGBTQ employees, is also on the outs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Schneider doesn’t have much history of spending big on external free-agent guards, and Ethan Pocic is the only interior lineman he’s drafted in the first two rounds (James Carpenter, Germain Ifedi and Justin Britt were selected to play tackle).
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors said the group had taken steps to negotiate with external forces regarding the potential withdrawal of Romania, which shares a border with Ukraine, from the NATO military alliance.
—Reuters, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Participating in external workforce surveys such as the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which measures business support for LGBTQ employees, is also on the outs.
—Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Schneider doesn’t have much history of spending big on external free-agent guards, and Ethan Pocic is the only interior lineman he’s drafted in the first two rounds (James Carpenter, Germain Ifedi and Justin Britt were selected to play tackle).
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for external
Adjective
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And that is not something extrinsic, imposed by regulation or taxation, but inherent to the way the company conceives of itself, its ownership structure, its governance, its performance metrics, its finances — everything.—
IESE Business School,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Those sensors detect the subtle vibrations that are transmitted to the extrinsic laryngeal muscles (in the neck) from other anatomical locations including the velum, oropharynx, tongue, and epiglottis.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its inner core of shredded latex provides durability, while the outer layer of down-like micro-denier fiber adds luxurious comfort.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The narrow bezel and dial elements pushed to the outer edge create an illusion of size, making the watch appear larger on the wrist than its dimensions suggest.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rationale is straightforward: like early-stage startups in the dot-com era, some of these assets may eventually prove valuable, whereas many others will likely become irrelevant.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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What’s practical for one person may be irrelevant for another.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, handwashing is recommended for regular cleaning as harsh dishwasher detergents can dull the exterior enamel over time.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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The trio were captured by paparazzi filming this moment in New York City on the exterior set of Josie's bar, though the producers tried to preserve the reveal for showtime.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dictators always wind up needing enemies to justify why nothing has improved under their eternal rule, and once the domestic opposition is eliminated, foreign adventures are inevitable.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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To help powerful foreign technology companies make profits.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Porcelain War shows us how the vision of artists is never extraneous, least of all in wartime.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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And dissection of a batting order can be extraneous.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The patchy and adventitious quality of Jameson’s reconstruction must make clear his difference as a thinker.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
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The cut appears to have been high enough that the stump should still have enough adventitious buds to regrow.—
Jonathan Edwards,
Washington Post,
3 Oct. 2023
Adjective
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Cena later handed that watch over to Scott, who entered the fray and started unwinding on Rhodes; wrestling fans on social media are debating whether Scott made actual (and accidental) contact with the bloodied Rhodes, who seemed to genuinely wince after Scott’s punches.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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It will be laid on the seabed to a depth of up to 4.3 miles (7 km), with some lengths in shallow waters being buried to protect against accidental or intentional interference.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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“External.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/external. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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