outward

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Extending outward are several tightly wrapped spiral arms arranged in a remarkably symmetrical pattern.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Dwayne Johnson’s performance in “The Smashing Machine,” for all the film’s flaws, cleverly reconciled the dissonance between the outward images of masculine power and internal feelings of self-loathing.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The researchers used those data to determine whether each person would benefit more from turning the toes inward or outward, and whether a 5° or 10° adjustment would be best.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

For the first time, they became noticeable straight-on, protruding outward and appearing to sit higher on her face.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Each splintered bar bent gracefully outward, like the petal of a chrysanthemum, and in the center of the empty cage lay one small golden feather.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng