OUTLETS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

outlets

noun

plural of outlet

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 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

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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

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The states allege Meta intentionally designed its platforms to hook children and lied about the safety of its products.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Currently, Jackbox is available across 13 platforms, and as Bilder said, is developing a streaming service for smart TVs.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of platforms

Noun

While there is a small boardwalk on the sand in between loungers, it’d be tricky to access for anyone with mobility issues.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of issues

Noun

Economists say events such as the Olympics may leave a larger economic footprint when host cities build transportation systems, venues or other infrastructure that residents continue using after the event ends.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Unlike the other two tournaments, the BMW Championship is the only PGA Tour event that changes venues year to year, and this year’s host is a former major championship venue.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 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

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