OUTLETS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

outlets

noun

plural of outlet

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 By the time those outlets finally began covering the protests extensively, the movement had already captured the public imagination. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 There’s no need to worry about outdoor outlets, as the Jackery Explorer 1500 can power such outdoor appliances as electric grills and pizza ovens, mini-fridges, ice makers, also power tools. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Since then, news outlets have received multiple notes, including one that claimed Nancy was dead. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Citing Nunez, the outlets reported that two of the women were in critical condition. — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 27 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 Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 Trump’s animosity toward news outlets whose agenda runs counter to his own isn't new. — ABC News, 14 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

Barcelona won a fourth Champions League title in six seasons in May, but the club’s financial troubles have led to the exits of major players in recent weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
By transferring exposure to a third-party insurer, sellers achieve cleaner exits with minimal escrow, buyers gain access to institutional-grade protection, and negotiations shift from defensive posturing to forward-looking alignment.

— Bhaskar Ahuja, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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Tech giant OpenAI is pledging $71 million to Georgia college students, in the form of $100 one-time credits students can use on one of their AI tech platforms.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Where Some Platforms Make This Worse Some influencer marketing platforms cut off direct communication between brands and influencers, or between their teams.

— Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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Ever since the issues at the Pfizer project, also led by Gensler, the city has ramped up inspections at other construction sites, said Ryan Degan, a spokesman for the city’s Department of Buildings.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The department even dealt with budgetary issues tied to the millions of dollars in settlement payouts, as well as overtime, just this year.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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Food and drink The hotel runs four dining venues plus a poolside bar, all of which have distinct identities, styles, and vibes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
In partnership with the venues, our teams are hard at work to ensure that each screening space will be state-of-the-art, allowing our artists to best present their new works to the world and giving our audiences world-class cinematic experiences.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Definition of venues

Noun

Digitization, personalization, and AI strategy have become staple topics on the agendas of leading cultural industry forums.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
The dead internet theory has floated around internet forums since the 2010s, and the idea that the internet is dominated by non-human activity was often dismissed as a fringe conspiracy.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 23 July 2026

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