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
Outside 10 Downing Street, the outgoing Labour PM gives a short speech; and not long afterwards, to thunderous applause and equally loud boos, his successor, Nigel Farage, takes his place behind the same lectern.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
However, the appointee must live in Charlotte and be registered to the same party as the outgoing mayor.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Humorous, outgoing, loud, funny, and carefree.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Last week's final FOMC meeting under outgoing chair Jerome Powell, as well as subsequent statements from three officials, expressed misgivings about the direction of monetary policy.
—Sean Conlon,jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 7 May 2026
However, the appointee must live in Charlotte and be registered to the same party as the outgoing mayor.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Humorous, outgoing, loud, funny, and carefree.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2026
Last week's final FOMC meeting under outgoing chair Jerome Powell, as well as subsequent statements from three officials, expressed misgivings about the direction of monetary policy.
—Sean Conlon,jeff Cox, CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
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Prior to her death, Katherine built a career as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, focusing on therapy and mental health advocacy after studying psychology at New York University and earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said his new government has summoned the Russian ambassador over a drone attack near Hungary’s border, in a significant shift from his predecessor Viktor Orbán’s friendly relations with Moscow.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Over time, this will make your garden and lawn less hospitable to mushrooms and less likely to sprout.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Aerating also leads to healthier lawns by creating an environment that is less hospitable to grubs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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But what made the extraverted Dickinson a fit for Iron Maiden was his unstoppable drive.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bishop is this wise, fearless character, and Alamo and G are a bit more extroverted.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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But her teacher, typically gregarious, seemed flustered.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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During a clip shown to fashion executive Kaylee at one bonfire, her gregarious fitness coach boyfriend Summit is dared in a game to kiss somebody in his villa.—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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Despite the setback, Larson vowed to deliver a spirited campaign for the August 11 primary.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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With unwavering resolve, Salvador musters an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to challenge the unyielding threads of destiny and protect Carmen from inevitable doom.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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