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
In just a few short months Ms. Mac, 30, and Mr. James, 28, have gained reputations for escaping the sometimes frumpy poetry scene of the outer boroughs.
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Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The outer layer is breathable and stretchy, while the interior is lined with premium satin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Photos taken in the plant show equipment whose outer surface was streaked with drips from formula ingredients that had leaked.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is the first in the line’s Prima Plus Class and is 10% larger than its predecessors, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Aqua features expanded public spaces, including a larger atrium, more outer deck space, and a bigger Vibe Beach Club.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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Savannah Sobrevilla, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The outer layer is breathable and stretchy, while the interior is lined with premium satin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 5 Apr. 2025
Photos taken in the plant show equipment whose outer surface was streaked with drips from formula ingredients that had leaked.
—Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, is the first in the line’s Prima Plus Class and is 10% larger than its predecessors, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Aqua features expanded public spaces, including a larger atrium, more outer deck space, and a bigger Vibe Beach Club.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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