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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
During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed.
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Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Media outlets must stop laundering anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as legitimate debate.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Hardy has not yet been fired as other outlets have reported, the source says, but there are definitely ongoing discussions about the possibility.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Buying sprees of outlets led to owners who became highly leveraged and less able to invest in programming, which put the squeeze on suppliers such as CBS News Radio.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Our interns bring experience from college and other news outlets, and stood out as leaders at their school publications.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, people now trust brands and their employers more than many traditional institutions, including governments and media outlets.
—Tatevik Simonyan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Residents told local outlets the issue has gotten worse in the past few weeks, and that their attempts to reach out to Waymo to explain why the vehicles keep showing up initially went unanswered.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
According to the outlets, the body was found in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 20, beneath a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Media outlets must stop laundering anti-Muslim conspiracy theories as legitimate debate.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Hardy has not yet been fired as other outlets have reported, the source says, but there are definitely ongoing discussions about the possibility.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Buying sprees of outlets led to owners who became highly leveraged and less able to invest in programming, which put the squeeze on suppliers such as CBS News Radio.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Our interns bring experience from college and other news outlets, and stood out as leaders at their school publications.
—Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
According to the Edelman Trust Barometer, people now trust brands and their employers more than many traditional institutions, including governments and media outlets.
—Tatevik Simonyan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Residents told local outlets the issue has gotten worse in the past few weeks, and that their attempts to reach out to Waymo to explain why the vehicles keep showing up initially went unanswered.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Crews determined that the cave had two exits, either through the water to a beach with access to the bluffs or onto a pocket beach, but the trail was too steep to get onto the bluffs.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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The dress also featured a floor-length skirt, which meant the petite star required a pair of lofty platforms to make the look work.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Sklar pointed to trends across media and entertainment that are shifting leverage to content creators and owners rather than networks, studios and platforms — hello, creator economy and the rise of celebrity.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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In his years away from the sport, McGregor has dealt with a plethora of personal issues.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Of course, all of these venues have access to the organic crops grown on-site in the garden pavilion, from onions and peppers to herbs and edible flowers; those hardworking pollinators in the bee hotel also supply fresh honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The city has emerged as a world leader in sober clubbing, with the Sober Sensations movement hosting high-energy parties in iconic venues built around high-fidelity sound and immersive light installations.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Across classrooms, online forums, and in polling data, a surprising segment of the generation that was supposed to lead AI adoption is instead leading the resistance to it.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Industry-specific forums, Discord communities and professional associations are also valuable for connecting with candidates who aren't actively searching but remain reachable.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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