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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Her 15th birthday was the day before the boat outing, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s initial report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Knueppel’s history making outing also included four rebounds, two assists and a steal.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
This is also a good day for social outings, fun diversions, sports events, the arts and playful activities with kids.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
It’s made from a lightweight, water-repellent material that’ll keep you comfortable amid any kind of outing this winter.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Her 15th birthday was the day before the boat outing, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s initial report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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The resulting chronicle, organized around those excursions, is also an essay about history, national cultures, and politics.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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The cruise starts in Lisbon on July 30, 2027, and includes stops in Marbella and Málaga, with one excursion or activity included at every port.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In areas of intense fighting — especially in Darfur — famine is spreading and food and basic supplies are scarce.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rather than dismissing student activism as naïve or disruptive, civic leaders can engage these young Marylanders in real discussions about how government works and how citizens influence change.—
Karl W. Bickel,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Feb. 2026
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And more generally, Jim isn’t dismissing the presence of some bad loans within the private credit complex.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ocala is also a nature and adventure lovers’ paradise, with activities that include the famous glass-bottom boat tours at Silver Springs State Park, kayaking through crystal-clear springs, or ziplining over limestone canyons at The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The first drop with Moynat came in Shanghai in October, in tandem with the kickoff of celebrations for the series’ anniversary exhibition tour.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Videos circulating on social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.—
Fabiola Sanchez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Videos circulating social media showed plumes of smoke billowing over the tourist city of Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and people sprinting through the airport of the state’s capital in panic.—
Fabiola Sánchez,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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When many publications let down their paywall at the tantalizing prospect of chasing massive audiences online through social platforms, The Economist remained skeptical, choosing a model that emphasized subscription and reader revenue over advertising.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Honky-tonks like the White Horse, Broken Spoke and Donn’s Depot routinely pull in artists and actors chasing a two-step.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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While at Colorado State, Medved recruited Grove coming out of high school.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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Empty streets, burning busses and bullet holes are among the scenes coming out of Mexico after the killing of a notorious drug cartel leader.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, these insights helped scientists arrive at the current prevailing theory that a Mars-size object smashed into Earth, ejecting a blob of molten material from our planet that became the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Galaxies will dissociate due to gravitational interactions, ejecting all masses and leaving only supermassive black holes behind.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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