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
Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
But those outings and trips will come at a cost, and many Gen Zers aren’t feeling so hot about their finances.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The duo's outing, which marked their first official public appearance, made headlines.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2025
However, Wilder’s next two outings ended in losses.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Since Rose can scream and make loud noises, the McPhersons don't take public outings often.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
But those outings and trips will come at a cost, and many Gen Zers aren’t feeling so hot about their finances.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 June 2025
The duo's outing, which marked their first official public appearance, made headlines.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2025
However, Wilder’s next two outings ended in losses.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Expect shore excursions that complement the astronomical theme, such as a visit to Stonehenge in England, a historic site believed to have been constructed to align with the winter and summer solstices.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 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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Hynes kicks off his tour on October 29, in Berlin, Germany, and continues with additional shows in Europe and his native England.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
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This October, McAloon will be playing dates in the U.K. for his Two Wheels Good tour to commemorate Prefab Sprout’s 1985 classic album Steve McQueen.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
8 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 13 Jul. 2025.
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