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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of outlets Bandurski said his team saw the same pattern in other commercial Chinese media outlets. Jennifer Pak, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026 Multiple outlets previously reported that, in addition to living in a multi-million-dollar home in England, the Sussexes are also keeping their Montecito and Portugal mansions. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2026 Videos promoting the 30-30-30 metabolism protocol have racked up nearly 50 million views, and mainstream health outlets are weighing in on whether the viral morning routine actually delivers. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Some of the media outlets excluded from the G20 said the move is intended to evade public scrutiny. Kevin Breuninger,jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Semiofficial news outlets in Iran reported sounds of explosions near Larak island on the strait. Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Unlike many of the other outlets that have shamelessly ripped off this feature without acknowledgment, THR waits until voting has closed before sharing any ballots and views. HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2026 News outlets have reported a growing number of allegations of misuse by police in other parts of the country, as well as instances of people vandalizing the cameras — something also happening here. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 Health inspector observed a German roach on the nest on the bottom shelf of the prep table behind the prep cooler inside the electrical outlets. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
Noun
  • Their exits follow those of Jeffrey Lefkovits, Good Good’s vice president of brand and marketing, along with Alex Upegui, Callaway’s director of content and production.
    Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • So far this year, the Club has executed 141 trades — 66 buys, including eight new positions, and 75 sales, including 12 exits.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • According to The New York Times, Meta and other tech companies, including YouTube, TikTok, and Snap, have thousands of cases open across multiple states that allege the platforms are addictive for children.
    Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Its higher energy storage allows platforms to power onboard equipment for longer, including when their engines are switched off.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His defense attorney previously said the assaults were not politically motivated and that DeFoor suffers from mental health issues.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council has been fighting in court to force Olive Park’s owners, Millennia Housing Management, to secure the vacant property and fix issues with water, trash, mold and pests.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The plans also call for housing, retail, office space, a hotel, public open space and entertainment venues.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • During the latest season, attendees were given cooling accessories including umbrellas and fans, though individual houses were left to make their own decisions about venues and outdoor shows.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!