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as in bizarre
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
the night watchman calls the police if he notices any out-of-the-way activity taking place during his shift
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
there was nothing out-of-the-way about the hitchhiker's appearance that might arouse suspicion
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out of the way
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as in up
brought or having come to an end
Now that we've got the first step out of the way it's time to start phase two.
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as in inappropriate
not appropriate for a particular occasion or situation
They hoped he wouldn't say anything out of the way at the party.
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Recent Examples of out-of-the-way
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Label and stack them in an out-of-the-way place, like under the sink or the linen closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Also included are gratuities, access to the spa facilities, Wi-Fi and shuttles from the port to the city center when the ship docks in out-of-the-way locations.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
If the plant is completely dead, the material can be piled up in an out-of-the-way place on your property or buried deeply.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Many who were imprisoned there, and at similar camps scattered in out-of-the-way corners of the country, spent the rest of their lives trying to erase the memory.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
Label and stack them in an out-of-the-way place, like under the sink or the linen closet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
Also included are gratuities, access to the spa facilities, Wi-Fi and shuttles from the port to the city center when the ship docks in out-of-the-way locations.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
If the plant is completely dead, the material can be piled up in an out-of-the-way place on your property or buried deeply.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for out-of-the-way
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Duran Duran has paid tribute to the late American filmmaker David Lynch, whose brilliant and bizarre films laid the inspirational groundwork for a young Nick Rhodes.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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By Judy Berman January 17, 2025 6:00 AM EST The spectacular finale of Severance’s first season introduced a love triangle more bizarre than New Order could ever have imagined.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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The viewer sees what the ghost sees, an unusual approach to the genre that pays off in a third-act twist.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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That helped law enforcement make the unusual traffic stop more than an hour later.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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Asked if there’s a moment that’s especially strange, like when the lineup is introduced or when the game starts, Beal said every moment is weird.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The relationship ended abruptly when Vanessa Townsend, Townsend’s wife, received a strange flower delivery accompanied by a note informing her of the affair.—
Paige Harriss,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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So, not a Rangers record, but certainly one for the weird record books in this weird season.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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The deeply weird and disinformation-filled conversation between Musk and Alice Weidel, the leader of Alternative for Germany (AfD), took place on X.—
David Gilbert,
WIRED,
9 Jan. 2025
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Favorite Memory Activity: There needs to be a healthy level of trust for this activity to work well, but the idea is that people share a memory from their childhood, perhaps a funny story, challenging time or a proud moment.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s incisive and dazzlingly funny play now on Broadway about a Berkeley school board navigating a mumps outbreak, Amber Gray is a new parent named Carina.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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The display is also located far behind the steering wheel and creates what, for some drivers, might be an odd focal distance.—
Doug Newcomb,
PCMAG,
16 Jan. 2025
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By the 1950s, the talented author who had worked with Langston Hughes and won a Guggenheim fellowship was struggling to make ends meet, working as a maid and taking other odd jobs.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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The drones can also work at night, which is rare for farmers, so humans do not get exposed to anything harmful, nor do pollinators which are also usually dormant at night.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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William and Kate don't often post personal messages on their social media and this marked a rare public declaration of William's love and support for his wife who has been through so much since her last birthday.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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