outlets

plural of outlet
1
as in exits
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 platforms
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 outlets Iran has, in turn, expanded its target list across seven countries in the region, and official media outlets have suggested that major ports in Gulf Arab states may soon be added. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 What to Watch for The FBI’s investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with multiple outlets reporting the city’s bomb squad is also involved in the investigation and is inspecting the suspect’s cart. Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Gilstrap died of natural causes Saturday in Los Angeles, according to a statement his nephew, Geoffrey Gilstrap, provided to multiple outlets. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Multiple outlets, including Arizona’s Family, have identified the office as Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Trump’s animosity toward news outlets whose agenda runs counter to his own isn't new. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026 Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
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Noun
  • Celeste Yim, the show’s first out trans and nonbinary staff writer, was also among the swath of exits.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 16 July 2026
  • Ahead of Season 51, Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow and Emil Wakim made their exits.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 16 July 2026
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  • Concerned that the programs’ growing sophistication could induce emotional dependency and addiction, China last week banned minors from using AI companions and imposed additional requirements on platforms to prevent misuse.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The couple posts on their social media platforms regarding candy drops, pop-ups and store updates.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
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  • The petition says the property has been in violation of city code for over five years and the owner has received several citations for various issues including roof disrepair, unattended vegetation growth, trash and graffiti.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • This move targets homeowners seeking a smart experience without constant tweaking, addressing past compatibility issues with Brilliant's otherwise impressive hardware.
    Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • Price discovery for a single company would end up quietly split across several incompatible venues.
    Mike Cahill, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Since 1963, it has been known as one of the world’s premier venues for 70MM exhibition.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • But here at Vibecamp, the avatars become real people — people who know the same memes and get the same jokes and chat on the same forums as you, and who may even have some acid or shrooms to deal out.
    Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
  • That focus later shifted to target johns as well as internet sites that serve as prostitution forums.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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