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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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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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Starting Trotter in the playoffs would be an unusual decision by Fangio.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Use it to categorize spending, flag unusual costs and even suggest areas for potential savings.Aleesha Webb, Forbes, 15 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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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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Go Go Gadget Robot Arm Robots with object-gripping arms aren’t uncommon at CES.Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 5 Jan. 2025
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While hurtful and untrue, his comments are unfortunately not an uncommon opinion of Baltimore City — many people believe the city is a mess beyond repair.Zoe Hiller, Baltimore Sun, 4 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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Saloon and Honda 0 SUV retain a lot of what made the concepts so weird and different — and not necessarily in an off-putting way.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 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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Key Background Rumors of a rift developing between Lively and Baldoni started to emerge ahead of the film's premiere and were fueled by the press tour, during which the pair made no joint appearances (an odd arrangement for a film's star and its director and co-star).Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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While there are still some odd miscues leading to goals against, he’s done an excellent job limiting chances and driving enough offense to make up for it.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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In photos: Palisades Fire threatens L.A. homes Go deeper: How wildfire smoke impacts your health LA's wildfires sparked by rare collision of climate factors Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the living former Presidents and their spouses all crowded into the front pews of the cavernous cathedral with a quiet dignity that is remarkable for just how rare such showings are.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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