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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2
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 He was scheduled to go in for a procedure to remove a benign tumor near his lung on the day he was found, the outlet said. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The outlet spoke with the owners of the dog, who are related to an event official. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026 British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public life, according to multiple news outlets in the United Kingdom. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlet
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Noun
  • There is a road closure on West 107th Street from exit 81 to US-69 North.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Put aside that Anthropic is said to actually be a Workday client; this company was wracked by a not-so-hot last quarter, one that prompted the return of Aneel Bhusri and the exit of Carl Eschenbach, who was viewed by Wall Street as a suboptimal CEO.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The suspension even caused a consumer boycott of Disney+ and Hulu, streaming platforms that are part of Disney’s portfolio.
    Dan Heching, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Naru Force will treat 2026 as a proof of concept year, investing in its core platform, operating system and AI tech infrastructure ahead of a funding round the following year.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Three outdoor dining venues are a bonus, Vintage 1901 is a delightful wine bar with small plates, and the Surfrider Cafe is a handy option for quick, healthy bites and sips.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Hammond additionally features a casino, concert venues, along with theaters and art galleries.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
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  • During a gubernatorial forum in Sacramento, candidates were asked whether Wasserman should step down.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The event, which has been billed as the first major AI forum in the Global South, was also criticized by delegates and speakers for organizational chaos and poor communication.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Outlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlet. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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