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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 May 2025
Williams is still in the 87th percentile of Whiff percentage among active MLB pitchers, and that was on full display in his most recent outing against the San Diego Padres.
Of his 21 pitches, batters swung and missed at six of them, with five of those being via his changeup.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
However, Miller took a hard liner off his leg in his last outing Friday, Counsell said, and he still is being evaluated, which could mean pausing his rehab assignment.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Two years ago, Denver opened the Sean Payton era at home and lost after a poor Russell Wilson outing and a game-winning drive from Jimmy Garoppolo.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Noun
After more than a year on the road in support of their Clancy album, the band has just two shows left on the outing, tonight (May 13) and Wednesday (May 14) at the O2 in London.
Watch the drum’s return below.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 May 2025
Williams is still in the 87th percentile of Whiff percentage among active MLB pitchers, and that was on full display in his most recent outing against the San Diego Padres.
Of his 21 pitches, batters swung and missed at six of them, with five of those being via his changeup.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
However, Miller took a hard liner off his leg in his last outing Friday, Counsell said, and he still is being evaluated, which could mean pausing his rehab assignment.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Two years ago, Denver opened the Sean Payton era at home and lost after a poor Russell Wilson outing and a game-winning drive from Jimmy Garoppolo.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Kawa Voyage offers comprehensive excursions to paddle and swim through the glowing waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The cleanup excursions take place every Wednesday and Saturday and are free to resort guests.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
8 May 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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Many of her looks over the years have had personal touches–designers not limited to Loewe, Balmain, and Brandon Blackwood have been a part of her tours as of late.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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His mini-rehabilitation tour in the media is, in accustomed Biden fashion, doing more to undermine his case for himself than buttress it.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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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
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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
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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 21 May. 2025.
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