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Recent Examples of outings
Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Guest-only experiences like catch-and-cook fishing outings and sunset yacht tours allow travelers to see—and taste—a different side of Charleston.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Garrett Crochet is obviously the most extreme example, as his season stats have been heavily skewed by his 11-run, 1 2/3-inning implosion on Monday, but two of his first three outings before that were quality starts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Sounds like probably at least a few more (outings) to kind of continue to build up.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Cincinnati starter Andrew Abbott allowed six hits and four runs, three earned, in 4 2/3 innings after allowing 13 earned runs in 14 innings over his prior three outings.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
In those four outings, the Twins scored 29 earned runs in 16 2/3 innings pitched by the starters.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Given he didn’t get traded to Charlotte until February, Coby White wasn’t around for those first two outings against Miami.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Guest-only experiences like catch-and-cook fishing outings and sunset yacht tours allow travelers to see—and taste—a different side of Charleston.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Garrett Crochet is obviously the most extreme example, as his season stats have been heavily skewed by his 11-run, 1 2/3-inning implosion on Monday, but two of his first three outings before that were quality starts.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Sounds like probably at least a few more (outings) to kind of continue to build up.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Cincinnati starter Andrew Abbott allowed six hits and four runs, three earned, in 4 2/3 innings after allowing 13 earned runs in 14 innings over his prior three outings.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
In those four outings, the Twins scored 29 earned runs in 16 2/3 innings pitched by the starters.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Given he didn’t get traded to Charlotte until February, Coby White wasn’t around for those first two outings against Miami.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outings
excursions
Noun
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That's why these days, buying travel insurance is right up there with choosing shore excursions and deciding between drink packages.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fishing rods are allowed on board, but only to be used during excursions.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Outings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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