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
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 July 2025
For example, Butte said businesses are continuing to commit to individual, face-to-face meetings, rather than spending on large group outings.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
This pass unlocks free access to local family-friendly outings like theater or sports events, movie nights, or admission to popular attractions like museums and parks.
—Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The Old Trafford outfit scored just 44 goals in 38 Premier League outings with Ruben Amorim’s team one of the easiest to play against in the top division of English soccer.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Noun
The outing began at approximately noon under clear skies, though about two hours after the boat went out to Emerald Bay on the western side of Lake Tahoe, the operator decided to return to the marina when clouds increased, according to the report.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 23 July 2025
For example, Butte said businesses are continuing to commit to individual, face-to-face meetings, rather than spending on large group outings.
—Ali McCadden, CNBC, 22 July 2025
This pass unlocks free access to local family-friendly outings like theater or sports events, movie nights, or admission to popular attractions like museums and parks.
—Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The Old Trafford outfit scored just 44 goals in 38 Premier League outings with Ruben Amorim’s team one of the easiest to play against in the top division of English soccer.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Made from 100 percent linen fabric, these airy shorts are the perfect pick for hot travel days, sightseeing excursions, and more, and the loose fit is both forgiving and flattering.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of dining options and extra experiences like cabana rentals and shore excursions.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ratcliffe responded, dismissing Gomez’s concerns and stating the conversation should stick to the original purpose of Wednesday’s House Intelligence Committee hearing.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation has been giving tours of safe sections of the tunnels for 20 years.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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But the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied multiple requests for a tour of any of the locations.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Jan. 2025
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That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The theme first cropped up in the cold open, which began ostensibly as a sketch about Easter—specifically about Jesus expelling money changers during an act known as the cleansing of the temple.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just then, Redmayne appears on a screen as Newt and performs a banishment charm, expelling Skender.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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