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
Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Bug spray is essential before dining, as the restaurants are all outdoors.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Because of Covid concerns, nearly all of the shows will be outdoors.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
The 7 Best Potting Soils How to Repot Plants in Winter
During the warmer months, repotting houseplants outdoors helps avoid messy potting mix spills.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
The latter live outdoors like wild cats and are not socialized.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Bug spray is essential before dining, as the restaurants are all outdoors.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Because of Covid concerns, nearly all of the shows will be outdoors.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
The 7 Best Potting Soils How to Repot Plants in Winter
During the warmer months, repotting houseplants outdoors helps avoid messy potting mix spills.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Valentyna, meanwhile, spent more than a week in the basement as fighting raged outside.Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a wildfire smoke advisory, urging residents to stay indoors and use N95 or P100 respirators when going outside.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Matanuska Glacier by trek or ice climbing From June through September, Matanuska Glacier north of Anchorage is one of the best spots for a more intense experience in the Alaskan wilderness.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Nigel Farage started the Reform party as a voice in the wilderness speaking against the insanity of the uniparty in UK.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Every connection, client and collaboration starts with putting yourself out there.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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