outside of

preposition

Definition of outside ofnext
1
as in except
not including outside of that project you don't like, I don't think you have many choices

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Relevance
2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of budget cuts will result in some teachers teaching courses outside of their primary areas of expertise

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Recent Examples of outside of But outside of the irresistible title song, Parton did not sing in the film. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Bridgeport sits just outside of downtown on the Near South Side, and homeowners are close-knit. — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 On the last day of testimony, spectators queued outside of court with the hopes of getting a seat for the trial's final moments. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Since Outkast stopped recording (the duo’s last album arrived in 2006), the 51-year-old has been experimenting outside of rap. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outside of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outside of
  1. except
  2. beyond
  3. beside
  4. without
  5. besides
  6. outside
  7. other than
  8. but
Preposition
  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Definition of except
Preposition
  • With new digital imaging techniques, astronomers were able to spot a new and tiny world orbiting 4 billion miles beyond Neptune.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Connection, wellbeing, and growth are foundational at Patina, shaping experiences that leave lasting impressions which resonate well beyond your stay.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beyond
Preposition
  • Laurel takes a seat beside the woman who sat across from her on the plane.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • King walked into the room with impersonal frankness and sat on the bed beside me.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • Furthermore, if the electricity for the plasma comes from renewable sources, the heating process itself could operate without emissions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your focus can help cut through mixed signals without making the mood heavy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of without
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Definition of besides
Preposition
  • Public school choice gives families more freedom to send their children to schools outside their zones, though participating families often need to provide their own transportation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The upcoming War seems to be an example of how Sky works with different outside and inside partners.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • From there, Manfred can make distributions to clubs that receive revenue sharing — often smaller-market teams — and to teams that grow their local revenues in areas other than media, such as attendance.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Registration is free; every eligible supporter can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and adults, other than the parents, may also make optional votes by donation.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of other than
Preposition
  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    — Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
Definition of but

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“Outside of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outside%20of. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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