OUTING Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈau̇-tiŋ

Definition of outing

as in excursion

a short trip for pleasure an outing to the zoo

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outing

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verb

present participle of out

as in spreading

to become known the truth will out eventually

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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

During the outing, though, many noticed that Meghan wasn’t wearing her engagement ring. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 Harjo had written the first episode of the show’s sophomore outing and the usual backroom whispering of casting began. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Wrobleski and Roberts considered Saturday’s outing a solid one, sans the 88-mph slider to Ortiz on the right-middle part of the plate. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Speaking of Sugar’s caseload, Season 2’s improvements are evident beyond the inevitable advantages of outing him as an alien. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing

Noun

For a bit of an over-the-top perk, the concierge is able to arrange helicopter services to NASA through its rooftop helipad, as well as myriad other special excursions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of excursion

Verb

Demonstrations over corruption and a lack of jobs have begun spreading throughout Albania.

— Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
On top of these lawsuits, social media platforms are facing a loss of business as bans for minors are accelerating and spreading worldwide.

— Ari Lightman, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of spreading

Verb

Department of Defense Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael addressed Luckey's involvement with the Pentagon in comments to CNBC on Tuesday, dismissing any concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Vance’s comments last week came in response to Cruz openly discussing a potential 2028 run and dismissing a question about whether the vice president had already locked down the party’s nomination with two years to go.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismissing

Noun

For the past 12 years, the couple has tried to teach students to recognize when someone is at risk and step in, through a documentary about their son’s death, through a speaking tour of middle and high schools and through the Remember Nolan Project.

— Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The hotel can arrange tours with excellent local guides on the subject of art, history, music, restaurants, or the supernatural, one of our city’s specialties.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of tour

Verb

Hours later, a neighbor showed him a disturbing video circulating online of a dog that had been hanged in a Lynwood alley less than a mile from Reyes’ home.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The game is only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, but some scammers have been circulating fake PC versions to drain cryptocurrency wallets or trick users into downloading malware.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of circulating

Verb

Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.

— Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ejecting

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