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outside of

ADJECTIVE
barring
Synonyms
STRONG
bar discounting excepting excluding
WEAK
apart from aside from but for other than save for short of with the exception of
PREPOSITION
besides
Synonyms
WEAK
aside from bar barring beside but except excepting excluding exclusive of in addition to other than save without
PREPOSITION
except
Synonyms
STRONGEST
save
STRONG
bar barring excepting excluding exempting lacking omitting rejecting saving
WEAK
apart from aside from besides but exclusive of if not leaving out minus not for short of with the exception of without
PREPOSITION
exclusive of
Synonyms
WEAK
aside from bar barring bating besides but debarring excepting excluding leaving aside not counting omitting restricting ruling out save
Antonyms
WEAK
inclusive of

Example Sentences

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She’s a pop star caught outside of time, unable to give a straight answer about why this next show is going to be so important.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Together, the projects will involve 1,019 shoot days, with more than 45% happening outside of the Southern California region.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Adding insult to injury is the fact that if Khalil appeals the BIA’s latest decision, it would take the case outside of immigration court and into the hands of the 5th U.S.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

It has growth potential outside of GLP-1s, making the valuation look appealing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In the early nineties, Father Jack left St. Mary’s to serve the needs of a church in a shantytown called Carabayllo, outside of Lima.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French