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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
The news outlets allege that OpenAI’s theft hurt their ability to sell original content.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Tying an Italian surname to the Outfit has become a tattered badge of honor in the antiquated newsroom of certain outlets with truth thrown to the curb.
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Gary Grasso,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
However, Ballard spoke with reporters this spring after news outlets began reporting on an inconclusive ballistics report referenced in a defense filing.
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Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Don’t get upset when your weekend gets rained out–just hit the outlets!
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Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Also, encourage creative outlets, such as journaling, drawing, music, or dancing—which allow children to express themselves non-verbally.
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Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 June 2026
Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Tying an Italian surname to the Outfit has become a tattered badge of honor in the antiquated newsroom of certain outlets with truth thrown to the curb.
—
Gary Grasso,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
However, Ballard spoke with reporters this spring after news outlets began reporting on an inconclusive ballistics report referenced in a defense filing.
—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Don’t get upset when your weekend gets rained out–just hit the outlets!
—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Also, encourage creative outlets, such as journaling, drawing, music, or dancing—which allow children to express themselves non-verbally.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 June 2026
Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
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The cause of the fire has not been publicly shared, but the BBC reports that the building lacked emergency exits and occupants were trapped inside after flames spread to the sole stairwell.
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Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
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The old guard of the Democratic Party suffered another body blow when three socialist congressional candidates in New York with anti-Israel platforms swept to victory, lurching the party even further to the left.
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In Annecy, Pingo seeks broadcasters, OTT, IPTV, SVOD, AVOD platforms for its IP.
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But an array of issues ultimately lost La Roja the three points – and more worryingly, point towards some potentially bad habits that could cost this team a chance of lifting its second World Cup.
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Pressure on Starmer has been building for months amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and concerns over the government's handling of the economy and cost-of-living issues.
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The two parties would take a somewhat different approach for police protection at high-security venues.
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In the meantime, the Dallas FBI is busy trying to keep drones out of the sky around FIFA venues like Dallas Stadium and the FIFA Fan Festival.
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And, more broadly, country-level plans that lay out investable climate projects across different countries received top billing at different forums.
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So people are looking to online forums to find that guidance, and to find those people to worship, in a way.
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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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