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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
The local outlets reported that the woman works for KLM, an airline that confirmed a cruise passenger who died from hantavirus had traveled on board one of its flights.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Axios and other news outlets reported earlier this week that the countries were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to put an end to the war and resume talks around Iran’s nuclear program.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Electrical outlets and power strip areas are another quiet danger.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Local media outlets are egging it on, frequently publishing misinformation tinged with fearmongering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The event is the first of two gubernatorial debates co-hosted by the media outlets this spring.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
In the note, reported by different student news outlets, the group demanded ransoms to prevent further data leaks.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The store also will have access to products launched online, but are not offered at the brand’s outlets.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
And the set of traditional TV outlets that fit that description is emptier than the Cleveland Browns’ Super Bowl trophy case.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Axios and other news outlets reported earlier this week that the countries were nearing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to put an end to the war and resume talks around Iran’s nuclear program.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Electrical outlets and power strip areas are another quiet danger.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Local media outlets are egging it on, frequently publishing misinformation tinged with fearmongering.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
The event is the first of two gubernatorial debates co-hosted by the media outlets this spring.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
In the note, reported by different student news outlets, the group demanded ransoms to prevent further data leaks.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The store also will have access to products launched online, but are not offered at the brand’s outlets.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
And the set of traditional TV outlets that fit that description is emptier than the Cleveland Browns’ Super Bowl trophy case.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
Noun
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The common thread across these exits is not ideology or geopolitics.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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By the time the Sabres had put the finishing touches on a 6-1 win, Bruins fans were heading for the exits, leaving Sabres fans to celebrate at TD Garden.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Large internet platforms, by contrast, have stronger cash flow, access to user data and established customer bases to sell AI applications to, the bank added.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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As digital platforms have expanded, dating has become increasingly integrated into everyday routines, often reduced to quick interactions that compete with other forms of digital engagement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The Avalanche’s issues when there are not 10 skaters on the ice sent the club to its first loss of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Given the coverage issues across California, more people might be paying attention to the 2026 race for state insurance commissioner.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The full nine-mile extension is scheduled to be completed by fall of 2027—just in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics, when Los Angeles will need to move millions of visitors between more than forty venues across one of the most car-dependent cities on earth.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Speaking to the Daily News at their apartment Friday afternoon, Chase said Falzone had a passion for live music, which drew him nightly to the city’s most famous venues.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The criticism was swift, sparking debates in comments sections and forums online about privilege, accessibility, and animal welfare.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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This can include news and reviews from around the web, as well as discussions from public-facing forums and social media.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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