Definition of outletnext
1
as in exit
a place or means of going out this road is the only outlet for traffic coming from the racetrack

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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information technology has provided many new outlets for amateur writers and artists to share their work with a global audience

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Recent Examples of outlet To do so, Fox has struck a partnership with Toonstar, a production outlet that creates high-quality animation much faster than the stuff that is produced for some of the network’s popular series. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 June 2026 Kennedy’s influence could lead to new policy, said Paul Knoepfler, a stem cell biologist and unofficial watchdog of stem cell clinics, to the outlet. Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 There are even more New Balance sneakers to snag on sale in Amazon’s secret outlet section right now. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 The reforms have the blessing of Raúl Castro, who, according to the Cuban state media outlet Cubadebate, attended the meeting via video call. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlet
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Noun
  • Other teams that suffered early exits might consider being more aggressive this summer.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • The exit gates were not open as the fire broke out, and some employees were forced to leave behind their vehicles in the parking lot.
    Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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  • The plane was on its third flight Sunday morning, according to FlightAware, a flight tracking platform.
    Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
  • The film, like its predecessor, takes aim at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg — this time focusing on allegations that Facebook ignored internal warnings about the platform’s effects on young users and mental health.
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 June 2026
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  • In the sixth inning, Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez surpassed Hall of Famer George Brett with his 137th career home run at the club’s home venue.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 June 2026
  • While player welfare is a real concern with temperatures expected to exceed 90 F (32 C) in the hottest World Cup venues, some say the hydration breaks are just an excuse for broadcasters to go to commercials in the middle of the game.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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  • The clinic carries a strong technical reputation, particularly within hair restoration forums where patients exchange case documentation.
    Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026
  • The OpenAI official said that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former central banker, likened such a forum to the Financial Stability Board.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 17 June 2026

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“Outlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlet. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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