1
as in expense
a payment made in the course of achieving a result
last year the film company's outgoes exceeded its revenues by a wide margin
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the outgo of the town's only remaining manufacturing plant was a disaster
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Recent Examples of outgo
The structural deficit — an ongoing gap between income and outgo — has existed ever since, totaling $125 billion, according to Petek.
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The administration’s own projections show a $23 billion gap between income and outgo for 2026-27 and similar gaps for the following two years if nothing is done.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In another part of the building, a fresh inspiration strikes and a blueprint gets tweaked, and, before long, a daunting $5 million project comes in at close to $9 million, well after outgo was supposed to have given way to income.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 10 May 2025
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Dan Walters, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
The administration’s own projections show a $23 billion gap between income and outgo for 2026-27 and similar gaps for the following two years if nothing is done.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In another part of the building, a fresh inspiration strikes and a blueprint gets tweaked, and, before long, a daunting $5 million project comes in at close to $9 million, well after outgo was supposed to have given way to income.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgo
Noun
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That's because the cost of jet fuel — which can account for about 30% of airlines' total expenses — has soared during the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The caller told them a family member had been detained, which was untrue, and demanded money for legal expenses.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The liveried doormen hop to it like tree frogs, as if your every arrival and departure were a matter of the utmost urgency and significance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Removing barriers for non-traditional students like prohibitive costs or complicated admissions and financial aid processes is one way to improve access, said Lane, who helps create the commission’s enrollment reports.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Since contributions are made with after-tax dollars, investments in a Roth IRA can grow tax-free, and qualified withdrawals in retirement are also tax-free.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Trump made no mention of a withdrawal in his statements Friday.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Finance chiefs at five of the giant hyperscalers—Meta’s Susan Li, Microsoft’s Amy Hood, Alphabet’s Anat Ashkenazi, Oracle’s Hilary Maxson, and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar—are collectively overseeing hundreds of billions in capital expenditures.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Despite a crowded field of candidates with notable resumes, as well as record-breaking spending by Steyer and independent-expenditure committees.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Brands are doubling down on the sophisticated halter in a range of forms, proving the former going-out staple now has far more versatility.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Atlanta struggled to find its footing offensively, shooting 4-of-14 from the field in the early going.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Six law enforcement officers were injured during evacuation efforts, which were made difficult by unpredictable, high winds, according to Winans.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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Know your evacuation zones and routes in advance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Following a free-agency exodus of key defensive players from their 2022 NFL Draft class, the Chiefs went defense-heavy in this year’s draft, using their first four of seven total picks on players for that side of the ball.—
Pete Sweeney
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Both companies will likely report weaker earnings in the second quarter because the Iran war has reduced traffic flows and parking demand — in Dubai more than in other emirates, due to an exodus of expats and the absence of tourists.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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“Outgo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgo. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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