as in exterior
situated on the outside or farther out the outer edge of the blade of your figure skate always wears out faster than the inner because you use it more

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Recent Examples of outer The Flip 7 protects its outer display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the Ultra uses the tougher Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic. PC Magazine, 12 July 2025 However, the outer market, a warren of retail stalls and restaurants, cropped up around the former wholesale grounds and is still going strong. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 The New Horizons mission — which famously flew by Pluto in 2015 and is now studying the outer solar system — would also be cancelled, along with Juno, the probe that has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Her soft-hued shadow juxtaposed a black wing, which took the form of a thick tail reaching from her outer eye corner to her temple. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for outer
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  • The exterior drop-in pockets keep larger items accessible, while the smaller interior pocket keeps valuables safe.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • The best phone purses for travel This small crossbody bag has an exterior pocket meant to hold your phone and enough space for several smaller items, thanks to its zippered compartment.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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  • All of this is taking place alongside enhanced engagement with climate funds and export credit agencies to support outward scaling.
    Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Her last outward communication, via email, appeared to occur on Feb. 11, said Santa Fe Sheriff Adan Mendoza at the time.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 July 2025

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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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