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 Penske’s complaint argues that practice isn’t a fair exchange and has caused significant financial harm, with the company’s affiliate revenue falling by more than a third (as a result of Google’s AI Overviews co-opting traffic that might have otherwise gone to Penske outlets). Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Her emotional and defiant speech Friday night drew millions of viewers worldwide, and several major outlets have since profiled her. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 Internationally, Sony capitalized on talent (over 10 hours of interviews), and partnerships with high-fashion outlets like Elle Greece and Harper’s Bazaar Korea. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2025 Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2025 They were made public on Friday morning on several media outlets. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 The collapse of left-leaning digital news outlets like Vice News and BuzzFeed News, and anger among left-of-center audiences at mainstream outlets like CBS, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times over their owners’ moves to placate Trump have fueled appetites for new independent media. Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Many left-wing media outlets have touted her as a top presidential contender. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025 Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • In the episode, Hermit sketches a map of the center, making notes of exits.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
  • With exits frozen, VCs hesitate.
    Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Snowflake, one of the most popular cloud data warehouse platforms, often ranks as a company’s second-largest IT expense after its primary cloud provider.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Technology and Amplification Modern technology, including artificial intelligence and coordinated activity across social media platforms, allows adversaries to rapidly spread false narratives.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Those with suicide ideation might attempt suicide, but these attempts often represent a desire to escape distress as opposed to end-of-life issues.
    Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Harvest experiences are also available at other Napa Valley venues and vineyards.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • There are three other food and beverage venues, including El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor, and La Cava, the adjacent emerald-toned jewel that is Faena’s wine cellar, an intimate setting for unforgettable private gatherings.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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