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 Last year was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks in more than 30 years in the seven countries with the largest Jewish populations outside of Israel, according to a July report from the Anti-Defamation League. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026 Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiance Wladimir Klitschko believes that someone outside of Panettiere's family sold some of her possessions, including her jewelry, to a pawn shop, according to a new court filing. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 Just outside of the Theater is a Prohibition-style cocktail bar, where guests can order a drink to sip on and take to their seats for film screenings or perhaps even a magic show. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Of course, there were some proper studio sessions to get things going and record vocals sometimes, but truly, a lot of this album happened outside of the studio. — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 6 Oct. 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
  • Similar actions have come from Tennessee, Kentucky, and beyond.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Abdel El Manira, a distinguished professor at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and a member of the Nobel committee, said at the prize announcement that optogenetics' impacts extend beyond our understanding of the healthy brain.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of beyond
Preposition
  • The Brasserie beside it, a continuation of the same vibe, focuses on French dishes with some good vegetarian options, and hosts a breakfast buffet with lovely local products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s fall lineup leans into rich, wearable tones that sit easily beside denim, boots and an oversized knit, the sort of palette that makes getting dressed in low morning light close to automatic.
    — Zoë Mackay, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • When Blue Cross Blue Shield recently published research suggesting that hospitals use artificial intelligence tools to extract more money from insurers without providing additional care, people were mad.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on Flock Safety to delete the personal data of people without a criminal record and to answer questions about the use of that data in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley on Sunday.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 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
  • The Viper Room, Whisky a Go Go, the whole rock-and-roll mythology is outside your door, as is The Comedy Store.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Before Kenya reported its case, there had been no active cases outside Congo since Uganda declared its outbreak over in late August.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • For products other than plastic food containers, companies would have had to provide records to the attorney general upon request if a violation was suspected.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t, even for a minute, consider using anything other than Libby’s 100% pure pumpkin purée (not pie mix).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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