OUTLET Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

outlet

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌlet

Definition of outlet

as in exit

a place or means of going out this road is the only outlet for traffic coming from the racetrack

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as in platform

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information technology has provided many new outlets for amateur writers and artists to share their work with a global audience

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Recent Examples of outlet The outlet said coverage will be available on its website, television and radio stations, and on C-SPAN’s YouTube channel. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Clinicians have since weighed in through outlets including Vogue and Stylist, and the consensus is unusually clean for a viral wellness trend. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026 The 31-year-old was not injured in the crash, the outlet reported. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 But Axel Springer’s investment in an outlet operating in the UAE will also test one expression of the principles that guide its news business. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlet

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Noun

In 2023, as the SEC and Big Ten consolidated power, FSU began seeking an exit ramp from the ACC while challenging the league’s grant-of-rights agreement.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Directionally, flows were exactly balanced at 76 entries and 76 exits.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of exit

Noun

Not bad for a venue that has occupied its current site since 1853, land that was once used for police-force horse paddocks and is a short, happy walk from downtown Melbourne.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Disney took over the entire plaza and two of its venues for the 2026 ESPYs, ESPN’s annual sports awards show.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

The system should be programmed to actively penalize source monopolies, forcing the engine to scrape a healthy mix of technical journalism, independent community forums (like Reddit threads), and video transcripts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Overall, her exhibition concepts were a big part of strengthening the company’s international ties and expanding its visibility across major logistics and transportation forums.

— Connie Etemadi, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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