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
When it hits a surface, the wind spreads out, blowing outwards unpredictably.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024
The left hand of each was raised palm outwards in gesture of warning; in each right hand there was an axe; upon each head there was a crumbling helm and crown.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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