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noun

ˈau̇-tiŋ How to pronounce outing (audio)
Definition of outingnext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure an outing to the zoo

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verb

present participle of out
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
Noun
The South African singer-songwriter embraced the no-pants look for the outing and paired her heels with a neon green windbreaker featuring the Yankees emblem in one corner. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 There were only a handful of inaugural outings this time round, but sophomore shows from those appointed last season brought plenty of ideas to the fore, including an abundance of ready-to-wear and bag trends. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 13 July 2026
Verb
Paint and sip sessions are also widely available through local studios and translate easily from a friend outing into a date. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 The Palencia news was encouraging when considering the MRI didn’t reveal a major elbow injury, and left-hander Matthew Boyd was scheduled to throw a rehab outing with High A South Bend on Saturday. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
  1. excursion
  2. spreading
  3. dismissing
  4. tour
  5. circulating
  6. chasing
  7. coming out
  8. ejecting
Noun
  • While the Scarlet Lady takes you on a familiar route around the Caribbean, the on-shore excursions available are what make this sail memorable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The grocery store hosts a number of pop-ups for a uniquely yummy excursion.
    — Roseann Cattani, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • Kovich said attracting new development will ultimately be key to lowering rates further by spreading the cost of the water system across more customers.
    — Nina Burns, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Many consumers are visiting more stores and making smaller purchases at each one, spreading their spending around rather than sticking to one retailer out of habit or loyalty.
    — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • The two commissioners selected by congressional Democrats, Chairman Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland, each received an email dismissing them on July 9.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • England went into the Mexico match inspired by having so many factors against them and with a lot of people dismissing their chances of winning the tournament.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of dismissing
Noun
  • Across the press tour so far, Zendaya, stylist Law Roach, and glam crew including Casillas and Moreno have had a lot of fun playing with the movie’s concept—method dressing and method glamming.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Reed won the Masters in 2018 and received honorary life membership on the European tour, a courtesy once offered major champions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • On Wednesday, a representative for the Hart of Dixie actress finally spoke out about the rumors circulating around her wedding attendance.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • Videos and photos circulating on social media showed steel columns on the building’s higher floors buckling and contorting on Tuesday.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of circulating
Verb
  • Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of chasing
Verb
  • Iraq wants permission to produce a record 5 million barrels a day coming out of the war, with a long-term aim of getting production up to 7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Here are five new ones coming out this summer, including four by Atlanta authors ranging from veteran megaseller Karin Slaughter to up-and-comer Frank Reddy.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of coming out
Verb
  • Based on witness statements, a jet ski allegedly struck a wake, ejecting the operator into the water, according to DEEP officials.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • SpaceX uses a different approach on Starship, with Starlinks riding inside the vehicle’s fuselage, then ejecting through a small door on the side like a Pez dispenser.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Definition of ejecting

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