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 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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  • 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
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  • 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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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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