as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of outdoors
Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Being outdoors in nature can amplify these mental benefits.
—Esther Walker, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Rechargeable glow-in-the-dark collapsible lantern: on sale for $22.50 Original price: $45
Spending time outdoors often means spending time in the dark.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues will face off at Wrigley Field in the game, which will be held outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Samara and her neighbors are facing warnings, fines and possible jail time after Peoria became the largest city in Illinois to penalize public camping on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this summer that allowed municipalities to enforce bans on people sleeping outdoors.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Being outdoors in nature can amplify these mental benefits.
—Esther Walker, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
Rechargeable glow-in-the-dark collapsible lantern: on sale for $22.50 Original price: $45
Spending time outdoors often means spending time in the dark.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
The Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues will face off at Wrigley Field in the game, which will be held outdoors.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for outdoors
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends getting outside, spending time with others and exposing yourself to a light box for a minimum of 30 minutes a day.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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People are urged to stay inside and keep windows closed, use an air purifier if possible, avoid any strenuous activity outside, and turn off any house fans that bring in outdoor air.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sip coffee out on the deck while taking in the jungle view, or venture off into the wilderness with your private access to the Captain Cook Trail.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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Turn them loose into that wilderness, come what may.Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The 'Morning Show' star's latest children’s book, 'Busy Betty & the Perfect Christmas Present', is out now Comments Reese Witherspoon always planned to write a book for kids for the holidays.Julie Jordan, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The jury is still out on whether Gabriel Macht’s suave lawyer is officially returning.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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