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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
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,
29 June 2026
The podcasting industry's news and information outlets attract a far broader audience than just professionals, mirroring traditional entertainment media.
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Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Villalba had been staying in the apartment complex in El Chicó, an affluent neighborhood north of Bogotá, Colombia, since June 3, and she was scheduled to check out on June 21, reported local outlets El Tiempo and El País.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The death toll stood at more than 1,700 people, according to the government, which has long retained tight control over coverage of major events by Venezuelan news outlets.
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Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Police said the driver was arrested on DUI and first-degree assault charges, local news outlets reported.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The show helped put Netflix originals on the map and helped prove streaming series could be as successful, if not more, than shows on traditional outlets.
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Joe Otterson,
Variety,
29 June 2026
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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The podcasting industry's news and information outlets attract a far broader audience than just professionals, mirroring traditional entertainment media.
—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Villalba had been staying in the apartment complex in El Chicó, an affluent neighborhood north of Bogotá, Colombia, since June 3, and she was scheduled to check out on June 21, reported local outlets El Tiempo and El País.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The death toll stood at more than 1,700 people, according to the government, which has long retained tight control over coverage of major events by Venezuelan news outlets.
—
Juan Pablo Arraez,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Chavez-DeRemer had been under scrutiny ahead of her exit from the Department of Labor, with several news outlets reporting her conduct was under investigation by the department's internal watchdog.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Police said the driver was arrested on DUI and first-degree assault charges, local news outlets reported.
—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The show helped put Netflix originals on the map and helped prove streaming series could be as successful, if not more, than shows on traditional outlets.
—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
29 June 2026
The news outlets allege that OpenAI’s theft hurt their ability to sell original content.
—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 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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Integration is central to modern missile defense, bringing together sensors, platforms, data, and decision-making tools into a more connected digital environment.
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New research reveals 80% of consumers learn about brand crises on social platforms, expecting swift, transparent engagement over traditional press releases.
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Gates noted that his average time has been skewed by his recent health issues.
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
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Kohl said venues and vendors that regularly work with celebrities are accustomed to strict nondisclosure agreements and limiting information to only those who need to know, reducing the risk of details leaking before an event.
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Public venues like Covent Garden provide live screenings with dedicated food and drink.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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