1
as in spreading
to become known
the truth will out eventually
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2
as in dismissing
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of outing
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits with one walk and one strikeout in his second-shortest outing of the season.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
As one fan shared plans for a group birthday outing to the movie next month, Riley urged them to go sooner.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Noun
In his first outing since being scratched from a rehab start with ulnar nerve pain, Senga went six innings against Double-A Somerset, allowing one solo home run and one walk while striking out five.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits with one walk and one strikeout in his second-shortest outing of the season.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Verb
After all, this implied that someone knew Stevens’ real name and was close to outing him.
—Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
As one fan shared plans for a group birthday outing to the movie next month, Riley urged them to go sooner.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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This is undoubtedly a more active trip, with many guests engaging in long, intense hikes or sea kayaking excursions, though gentler paces accommodated those with less mobility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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In addition to scuba diving, the property can ararnage whale watching tours, kite surfing, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding and mangrove excursions in Midi Creek.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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May 13 — The United States declares war on Mexico; news begins slowly spreading toward California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Democrats criticized Republicans for dismissing attempts at meaningful reform.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Consider it a hometown tour led by a queen who’s captivated the world but still knows exactly where to find the best pho, the coolest art, and the perfect perch to watch someone else tear up the dance floor.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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End in Thornton for dinner and a tour at Thornton Distilling, where water for the spirits comes from an artesian limestone well dating from the 1800s.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Britain has increasingly toughened its approach to tech companies in recent years, urging or forcing them to impose age verification, adapt their algorithms and, most recently, prevent children from circulating nude images taken on mobile phones.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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In a video circulating online, Wallen used the N-word while referring to one of his friends.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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The stallions are known to engage in fierce battles in public spaces, including chasing, kicking and biting.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Verb
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The court could rule on a case coming out of Mississippi this month.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The car overturned and rolled several times, ejecting Reed, the CHP reported.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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