outings

plural of outing

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of outings Popular outings include leisurely walks through Central Park or along the High Line, catching a Broadway show, taking in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or exploring the waterfront. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 The Mandarin Lounge, located just steps from the main lobby, is a warm and inviting place to relax between outings, with a cozy fireplace and afternoon tea on offer seasonally too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 More people took to the roads, not just for their daily commute to and from work, but also for road trips and family outings. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The portraits in the album—family outings in the countryside, a wedding party, domestic gatherings—are, at first glance, unexceptional, even banal. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026 Across seven days in Park City and Las Vegas, Chef’s Table’s first two outings encompassed more than 100 events. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 But there have also been some humbling outings along the way. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Both starters did not factor into the decision after rough outings. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 The left-hander struck out three and walked two, with the Dodgers winning each of his last six outings. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outings
excursions
Noun
  • Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout.
    — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Cime Aventure leads paddling excursions on the Bonaventure River, one of the clearest in the world, and a highlight on the Gaspésie Tour.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Outings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outings. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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