as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing
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Recent Examples of outgoing
In addition to being successful, 26-year-old Rick was outgoing and had a wide network of friends, according to his siblings.
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Anna Turning, NBC news, 29 May 2025
As far as legality, Texas Education Code does not prohibit outgoing trustees from calling a special meeting before incoming trustees take office.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Under the latest version, which was signed under the outgoing Biden administration and will last from 2026 to 2030, Seoul’s annual contribution in the first year will be $1.19 billion, an 8.3% increase from 2025.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The outgoing mayor decided not to seek reelection in the April Consolidated Election.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Anna Turning, NBC news, 29 May 2025
As far as legality, Texas Education Code does not prohibit outgoing trustees from calling a special meeting before incoming trustees take office.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Under the latest version, which was signed under the outgoing Biden administration and will last from 2026 to 2030, Seoul’s annual contribution in the first year will be $1.19 billion, an 8.3% increase from 2025.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The outgoing mayor decided not to seek reelection in the April Consolidated Election.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
Adjective
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As a social media influencer, his more than 1 million followers on YouTube trumps the reach of others in the press tent, whose follower counts, generally, would classify them as microinfluencers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The Place des Oliviers courtyard serves as the hotel’s vibrant social hub, offering something new from dawn to dusk.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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This wasn’t a neighborhood that seemed hospitable to strangers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The citizens are famously hospitable and love to meet visitors.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Here’s what makes this personality type so underrated and more successful than their extroverted and introverted peers.—
Stefan Falk, Contributor,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.—
Eva Koelzer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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