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Recent Examples of outings
That challenge took a toll on Heat center Bam Adebayo, whose run of 20-point outings came to a close with 18 points.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
In short, golf is real estate, tourism, physical fitness, family outings and growth – all wrapped up in one.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Still, Varland likes longer outings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Helen also likes to go on outings and do family activities.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Carrick and Dahlin scored 59 seconds apart midway through the third period, and Benson added an empty-netter to give the Sabres their fourth straight win and 12th in the past 13 outings.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Over his last three outings, McDonald has surrendered nine runs over 5 2/3 innings, five of which were allowed on Saturday against the Guardians.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with prayers and festivities that include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Over his first two Summer League outings, Bassey racked up 36 points, 24 rebounds and five blocks, with the Summer C’s outscoring their opponents by 35 points with the 25-year-old on the court.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026
In short, golf is real estate, tourism, physical fitness, family outings and growth – all wrapped up in one.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Still, Varland likes longer outings.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Helen also likes to go on outings and do family activities.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Carrick and Dahlin scored 59 seconds apart midway through the third period, and Benson added an empty-netter to give the Sabres their fourth straight win and 12th in the past 13 outings.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Over his last three outings, McDonald has surrendered nine runs over 5 2/3 innings, five of which were allowed on Saturday against the Guardians.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with prayers and festivities that include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Over his first two Summer League outings, Bassey racked up 36 points, 24 rebounds and five blocks, with the Summer C’s outscoring their opponents by 35 points with the 25-year-old on the court.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outings
excursions
Noun
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Remarkably, Wilderness Travel is one of just a handful of companies offering backcountry excursions here.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cabo Nature offers whale-watching excursions aboard a 26-foot boat with an all-woman crew, where sightings of humpback whales pair with views of El Arco.—
Latifah Al Hazza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Outings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outings. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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