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
At the time, his disappearance was being investigated as part of the Washington Attorney General’s Office Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Cold Case Unit, according to the outlets.
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Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The president has been shown potential plans, ranging from possible military strikes to action that doesn’t include the military, according to MS Now and other media outlets.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Collins has been hinting at a run for months, conducting interviews with media outlets all over the state.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
At age 36, and with four terms in the Texas House under his belt, Talarico could be found over the summer on nearly all the national cable outlets, even sparring with conservative talk show hosts on Fox News.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Where to Eat Yama Sushi After a full day on the slopes, the sushi menu at Yama Sushi, one of the dining outlets at Montage Deer Valley, will be calling your name.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Obel is a retired physician and writer whose work on immigration, public health and democracy has appeared in national outlets.
—Jennifer Obel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
The president has been shown potential plans, ranging from possible military strikes to action that doesn’t include the military, according to MS Now and other media outlets.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Collins has been hinting at a run for months, conducting interviews with media outlets all over the state.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
At age 36, and with four terms in the Texas House under his belt, Talarico could be found over the summer on nearly all the national cable outlets, even sparring with conservative talk show hosts on Fox News.
—Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Where to Eat Yama Sushi After a full day on the slopes, the sushi menu at Yama Sushi, one of the dining outlets at Montage Deer Valley, will be calling your name.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Obel is a retired physician and writer whose work on immigration, public health and democracy has appeared in national outlets.
—Jennifer Obel, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
Noun
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The exits to Burns Avenue also will be closed to reduce cut-through traffic on local streets.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both hosts are independently wealthy from multimillion-dollar exits and angel investing.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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DroneHunter Varta features a modular design intended for use across different platforms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amaryllises miss bloom due to energy issues and dormancy issues.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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CalAIM reimbursements help fund the part of MidPen that focuses on supportive services across a wide range of experiences, from chronic homelessness to mental health issues to those leaving the foster care system.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Paris is still the world capital, with almost 600 venues in 2024, while Italy has seen a 35-fold increase in spots since 2016.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Specific venues for each city have not been announced, though the routing suggests the band will be booking stadiums.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What once required technical skill or access to hidden forums can now happen through a simple prompt on a mainstream platform.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Crowding posted in community forums.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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