outwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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As they looked through the data, the team found that the shock front kept colliding with the disc, disturbing its rhythm, causing tiny streams of gas to fly outwards.
From Space Scoop • Sep. 19, 2025
Fargeat’s gaze is subjective, and we’re meant to understand that Elisabeth’s self-hatred and inner conflict are being projected outwards in the film’s more grotesque scenes.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025
In the surface growth model, these angles would point outwards.
From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024
Tori Spelling, who played Donna, posted a photo of herself and Doherty, alongside a string of broken-heart emojis and the message: "I don't have outwards words yet... but we knew and that's what matters."
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
Each one was as big as the wheel of a truck and he seemed to be able to move them inwards and outwards from his head as he wished.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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