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 Since Schiano reclaimed the reins as head coach before the 2020 season, the Scarlet Knights have had success against opponents outside of the Big Ten Conference. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Savchenko has been actively pursuing opportunities outside of dancing and is dabbling with a career in acting. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 The Harper Avenue station is the first Freedom Fuel station outside of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where the network has a combined 29 locations. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 When Silvia Passiflora traveled to New Orleans, music coming from outside of her hotel room woke her up. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 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
  • Newlight’s results suggest hydrogen could serve as an efficiency tool without replacing an entire propulsion system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 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
  • Days after what police say was a hate-motivated shooting outside a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona, a fuller picture of the gunman is coming to light.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tellingly, much of what draws people to live in the neighborhood lies outside it.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • Robinson's attorney Staci Visser argued that there's no evidence the shooter endangered anyone other than Kirk, noting that the only person under the tent with Kirk was on the side opposite to the bullet's path.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But, other than Chevron, no American energy companies have been willing to rededicate resources there.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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