outlets

noun

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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2
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 Health officials did not name Lillian as the infected resident, but friends and family identified her to several local news outlets. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026 Health inspector observed a German roach on the nest on the bottom shelf of the prep table behind the prep cooler inside the electrical outlets. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 The affected products were distributed to neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada, according to the recall notice. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 In August 2026, multiple outlets reported that Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, is set to release a book about her in September. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2026 According to Accrete, the system can process information from the open web, social media, broadcast media, messaging platforms, and foreign-language outlets. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026 Lindstein makes great outlets, can skate pucks up ice and shows some blue line creativity. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The tribe found other outlets for communal gathering, ways of translating its traditions into something palatable to white society. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 But instead of addressing why players like Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark keep taking hits from activists and mainstream outlets, Tibbetts rushed to the defense of Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
  1. exits
  2. platforms
  3. issues
  4. venues
  5. forums
Noun
  • The Wildcats have fallen from annual championship contenders to regular first-round playoff exits.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • By the time the curtain came down after the first act, much of the audience could wait no more and fled for the exits.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of exits
Noun
  • The initiative is expected to draw senior executives from entertainment, advertising, tech, platforms and consumer brands.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The film from writer-director Elle Sofe Sara will get a theatrical release in early 2027 before launching on digital platforms later next year.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • In 2012, however, Curry suffered a severe stroke that left him with lasting mobility issues and affected his ability to perform.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The legendary Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 after a short battle with cancer, was quite candid about her ongoing health issues.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of issues
Noun
  • Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.
    — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The tour marks the PSO's 45th international tour and includes appearances at renowned venues and festivals throughout Europe.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • Micron expects the Boise facility to host research conferences, workshops and innovation forums alongside its laboratory work.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those athletes can still seek injunctions in other forums, including state courts, but relying on a nationwide one granted by a federal judge is off the table.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of forums

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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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