as in countryside
a rural region that forms the edge of the settled or developed part of a country
people who live in the Australian outback tend to be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of outback
Take the story of the longest living trapdoor spider, who survived in the Australian outback to the ripe age of 43.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the idea was initially conceived, under a full moon in Australia’s outback, the pair had planned to meet and get married in the middle.
—Stephy Chung, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Finding escaped marsupials in the vast Australian outback may sound much harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
According to Sibley, Travers -- brought up in the Australian outback -- was deeply affected by her father's alcoholism and early death, and her mother's suicide attempt.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
When the idea was initially conceived, under a full moon in Australia’s outback, the pair had planned to meet and get married in the middle.
—Stephy Chung, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
Finding escaped marsupials in the vast Australian outback may sound much harder than finding a needle in a haystack.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outback
Noun
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Terrified, Michelle sought safety in the countryside.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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But those familiar with the Arizona countryside seemed familiar with the concept of a kid wandering off to explore.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Be aware of other safety rules, such as not planting a small bush directly under a tree, which might lead to a fire ladder.—
Pamela Noensie,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2025
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No matter which kind of rose you plant, choosing a good site for planting will give you a better chance for healthy rose bushes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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It’s been impossible to avoid the breaking news of a songstress in space, the final frontier for pop.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Katy Perry says her brief trip to the final frontier changed her in significant ways.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Each has its own habitués, its own charm, its own scene: Giglio Island; the Monte Argentario peninsula; and a long stretch of beach, dune, and rural hinterland that centers on a cute hill town called Capalbio.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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But air power alone rarely wins wars, and the Houthis have the advantage of a remote, mountainous hinterland where much of their arsenal is probably safe from harm.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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But past Democratic and Republican presidents have used their parole authorities to allow people from countries in turmoil to come to the United States, including Soviet and Vietnamese citizens.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Trump and White House officials have expressed optimism that trade deals could be reached in the next few weeks, pointing to overtures from countries including Israel, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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The National Park Service recommends keeping the following things in mind when exploring the backcountry: Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to signs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Within the park are several options for drive-in (reservations recommended) and backcountry camping.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Apr. 2025
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Take the short two-mile drive to Taylor Lake to see one of the river’s scenic backwater lakes.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Features destined to become increasingly important include backwater valves and elevated foundations for flood resistance; smart glass to help regulate heat and renewable energy sources for energy resilience.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Outback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outback. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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