as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
our family loves to hike and camp in the great outdoors
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Recent Examples of outdoors
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Fairy lights that plug into a traditional outlet are straightforward but may be more challenging to install outdoors with limited access to outlets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
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Adverb
People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, use air purifiers with HEPA filters and wear masks—preferably dust or surgical masks—if time outdoors cannot be avoided.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Fairy lights that plug into a traditional outlet are straightforward but may be more challenging to install outdoors with limited access to outlets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm:
To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdoors
Adverb
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A bedroom on the bottom floor flows outside.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Inside, patrons watched from 11 televisions, including five mounted outside on a patio styled like a covered backyard.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Everglades National Park Everglades City Experience Florida’s wild, untamed beauty at the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The remote area was one of few wilderness districts in the Forest Service at the time, and the primitive requirements there forced employees to work closely and forged a deep sense of pride in their work, Williams said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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It’s been years of songwriting, gigging and getting his music out there.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The jury is still out, though, because final tariff levels are still up in the air and could rekindle inflation down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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“Outdoors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdoors. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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