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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Gausman yielded seven runs on seven hits and four walks in two innings, his shortest outing this season.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The series finale picked up right where the previous episode left off, with Faye screaming and thereby outing Rue’s delicate exit plan, and then escaping herself alongside her boyfriend-dealer Wayne (Toby Wallace).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Another outing actually feels likely, and the way the last two movies shook out may hint at what the focus will be next time.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Gausman yielded seven runs on seven hits and four walks in two innings, his shortest outing this season.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Verb
Fermin went down after a nightmare outing on Monday night.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
The series finale picked up right where the previous episode left off, with Faye screaming and thereby outing Rue’s delicate exit plan, and then escaping herself alongside her boyfriend-dealer Wayne (Toby Wallace).
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Sunset cruises and day trips to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are among the options, but the excursions can be tailored to each group.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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For me, those savings have meant more freedom to say yes to a shore excursion, a visit to the spa onboard, or even an extra day tacked onto either end of the trip.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Gojko Culibrk Cellphone videos captured thatch-roof structures engulfed in fast-spreading flames across the beachside resort.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Migrating birds may also be a culprit for spreading the virus, Clifton said.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That included dismissing all claims against the Herald defendants and Mayor Wu.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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Media covered the story briefly before dismissing it as youthful overreaction or isolated activism.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Minnesota's ties to slavery, the Civil War and the Juneteenth holiday sent many to Fort Snelling for a tour on Friday.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Bobrovsky reportedly wants a lengthy deal — numbers circulating are a six-year deal paying an average of $7 million per year.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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That’s as a gusher of money is coming out of Wall Street as companies are on pace to raise trillions of dollars in stock and debt offerings this year.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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By coming out in advance of any official announcement of an investigation by the Department of Justice, Siebel Newsom and her husband may be able to take control of the narrative, something Trump detests.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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