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
People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
In his last outing against the Yankees, Suarez did allow four earned runs on five hits.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 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
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
In his last outing against the Yankees, Suarez did allow four earned runs on five hits.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 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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On Saturday, the run club had a potentially record-breaking 40 runners and walkers meet at the Guy West Bridge next to Sacramento State for a 45-minute excursion along the American River Parkway, run club co-founder Saul Arcos’ favorite running spot in Sacramento.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Snorkeling excursions, paddleboarding, sailing trips, and sandbar tours showcase the island’s famously clear turquoise waters and nearby coral reefs.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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
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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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In Russia's southern Krasnodar region, this video circulating online showing an oil depot engulfed in flames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Current vaccines are typically built around specific strains that are already circulating.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 June 2026
Verb
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And she’s taken a spot in the stands alongside their parents, who have spent years chasing their youngest children around the country to make sure at least one parent attends each pro or college game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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Now homeowners are chasing that same effect with HVAC scent diffusers — devices that hook into a home’s heating and cooling system to push fragrance through every room at once.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The court could rule on a case coming out of Mississippi this month.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Many of them were in sociology, because that seemed to be the field of choice for Japanese Americans coming out of the camps, because sociology would maybe tell them what had happened to them.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
8 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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