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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And of course there are the all-important inner and outer suburbs, where there are many college plus Republican women.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The outer chamber of the vessel encases the 84-year whisky while the inner chamber is a second single malt vintage from 2018.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
High-density foam rails line the base coil unit, ensuring mattress stability through all parts of the mattress—from the center to outer edges.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
As Helene’s outer bands raked the Appalachian range, the French Broad River began to swell.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The outer chamber of the vessel encases the 84-year whisky while the inner chamber is a second single malt vintage from 2018.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
High-density foam rails line the base coil unit, ensuring mattress stability through all parts of the mattress—from the center to outer edges.
—Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
As Helene’s outer bands raked the Appalachian range, the French Broad River began to swell.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Outer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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