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
Many one-time couch potatoes no longer watch TV in such fashion, so the outlets looking for new viewers need to use a broader assortment of media opportunities to drive interest.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
West of Indianapolis, this complex melds inspiring display gardens, retail outlets, and events space into one sanctuary.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Now, those same outlets are betting on its ‘inevitable’ collapse amid US economic struggles.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Those loyalists in turn bought up hundreds of media outlets and forced others into closure.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Her work as a journalist has been hailed by respected institutions such as Postpartum Support International and covered by major media outlets, including The Skimm, Motherly, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
And many outlets, including NPR, used satellite imagery to show that a strike at a girl's elementary school in Iran was part of a larger set of targets at a nearby military base.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Multiple ransom notes were sent to several news outlets, but no ransom was ever paid, presumably because police did not believe the notes were authentic or because no proof of life was provided.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Separately, Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union, has told multiple outlets that the Iranian military plans to charge oil tankers for passage in crypto.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
West of Indianapolis, this complex melds inspiring display gardens, retail outlets, and events space into one sanctuary.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Now, those same outlets are betting on its ‘inevitable’ collapse amid US economic struggles.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Those loyalists in turn bought up hundreds of media outlets and forced others into closure.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Her work as a journalist has been hailed by respected institutions such as Postpartum Support International and covered by major media outlets, including The Skimm, Motherly, and more.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
And many outlets, including NPR, used satellite imagery to show that a strike at a girl's elementary school in Iran was part of a larger set of targets at a nearby military base.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Multiple ransom notes were sent to several news outlets, but no ransom was ever paid, presumably because police did not believe the notes were authentic or because no proof of life was provided.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2026
Separately, Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union, has told multiple outlets that the Iranian military plans to charge oil tankers for passage in crypto.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
Noun
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Simple precautions — avoiding unattended charging, unplugging when full, and keeping larger devices away from exits — can prevent deadly battery fires.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kelly added that small changes, like keeping high-value pieces away from exits or using more secure mounting hardware, can make a meaningful difference by slowing down a thief and giving law enforcement more time to respond.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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For years, Russia has sought to take the internet under total government control and potentially cut it off from the rest of the world, blocking tens of thousands of websites, messaging apps and social media platforms that refuse to cooperate with the authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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And then there are platforms like the incredible Abby Pucker’s Gertie, that does independent exhibitions.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The talks have delivered no progress on key issues preventing an end to Russia’s invasion of its neighbor, now in its fifth year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The talks have delivered no progress on key issues preventing an end to Russia's invasion of its neighbor, now in its fifth year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In November, the Cloudbreak music festival gives guests staying at participating downtown hotels access to free music shows at dozens of venues across the city.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks leading up to the film’s release, both Becker and Tremper said they were heartened to see the early reaction the film received at the Sundance Film Festival and other venues.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Some pieces, including his Coachella astronaut, mountain lion and turtle, are now listed for thousands in online forums and on eBay.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Across group chats, bridal forums, and doctors’ offices, a growing number of engaged couples are turning to GLP-1 medications—drugs originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely prescribed for weight loss—as part of their wedding preparation timeline.—
Sara Radin,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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