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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
Last month, Chinese news outlets began reporting drops of roughly seventy-five per cent in micro-drama crews in Hengdian.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Despite that, many media outlets were still asking to buy more tickets in the days leading up to the event.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The three individuals who were stabbed were brought to Jamaica University Hospital Medical Center, per the outlets.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
They’ve also been featured in media outlets including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post and Harvard Business Review.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Livestreaming by media outlets tested Judge Graf’s patience during earlier hearings when pool camera operators inside the court broke his rules.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Despite that, many media outlets were still asking to buy more tickets in the days leading up to the event.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
The three individuals who were stabbed were brought to Jamaica University Hospital Medical Center, per the outlets.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
They’ve also been featured in media outlets including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post and Harvard Business Review.
—Kathy and Ross Petrass, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service that distributes state government coverage to hundreds of news outlets statewide.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Livestreaming by media outlets tested Judge Graf’s patience during earlier hearings when pool camera operators inside the court broke his rules.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Plane outlets are often slow, loose, or even nonexistent, and when delays stack up, a dead phone becomes a real problem—not just an inconvenience.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
Noun
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The service Attentive and cheerful; none of your exits or entrances via the cozy lobby will go without a greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pegasus, founded in 2011, has invested in nearly 300 startups with 76 exits, including 25 IPOs.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Flora Chang, an analyst at financial services firm S&P Global Ratings told CNN the government’s proactive intervention has had some initial effect in curbing unhealthy competition, but platforms could find alternative ways to compete, including deploying subsidies in other forms.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Saildrone, a maritime defense company, unveiled a new class of unmanned surface vessels built specifically for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), marking a major shift for a firm best known for wind and solar-powered ocean research platforms.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Clear agreements now prevent bigger issues later.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The city’s nightlife offerings — including everything from concert venues and nightclubs to some wine bars and restaurants — are set to see a major overhaul this year as the city’s licensing department proposes changes to its regulatory framework for them.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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First, basic core services, which can be life threatening, need to be met, then services like libraries and parks/recreation venues that are used by all income levels need to be funded.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mary Mangan, of Somerville, Massachusetts, filed her application in January using advice from online forums.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Similar claims have since circulated across Reddit, Instagram, YouTube, FlyerTalk, and credit-card forums, where users say fares appear to rise when Amex cards, Uber Cash credits, Uber One memberships, gift-card balances, or business profiles are attached to their accounts.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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