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 Over time, anything outside of that can feel abnormal and unfamiliar. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 V1sion Ventures had a laser focus on helping creator stars leverage their platforms to build products that exist well outside of social media networks. — William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Silverada recorded and self-produced the LP at Sonic Ranch Studios in Tornillo, Texas, just outside of El Paso. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Typically, those ailments — think flu and respiratory syncytial virus — spike in the winter, and aren’t really seen outside of that season. — Los Angeles Times, 14 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
  • Trump will serve as chairman of the board indefinitely, according to the charter, possibly holding the post beyond his second term as president.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Others warn the strategy risks civilian casualties, particularly in Colombia, where armed groups operate among civilian populations and often function as de facto authorities in areas beyond the state’s reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beyond
Preposition
  • Every weekday morning, Luwi Ikabala sets up a sewing machine beside piles of sweet potatoes and firewood at the main market in Goroka, in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Search for Flow Space, check the box beside our name and refresh your results.
    — Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • These resorts make relaxation as easy as possible, without losing sight of what makes each locale worth visiting and offering plenty of opportunities for those looking to experience what makes the destination special.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The federal law generally prohibits schools that receive federal education funding from disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's education records without a parent's or guardian's consent, except in limited circumstances.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 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
  • Protesters are planned outside City Hall on Thursday morning over a proposal for a once-popular Southwest Side shopping destination.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Da Costa bent a shot from outside the area inside the back post that capped the scoring in the 68th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of outside
Preposition
  • Unfortunately, Mom doesn’t want anyone other than my sister and me to care for her.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, Priscilla has realized that Lucky is probably the only other person other than Priscilla that truly loved Cary.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 19 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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