outlets

noun

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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2
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 Russian media outlets reported that a Ukrainian attack sparked a blaze at Oryol's Proton-Electrotex plant, which produces components for military equipment. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Russian media outlets reported that a Ukrainian attack sparked a blaze at Oryol’s Proton-Electrotex plant, which produces components for military equipment. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Callaway’s phone kept buzzing with interview requests from CNN, USA Today, People magazine and other news outlets across the country. — Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2026 Business inflation is rising even faster, a likely sign of what’s to come for consumers at grocery stores and retail outlets. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026 Other traditional media outlets have begun to experiment with similar ideas. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 The contract asks when Anthropic will officially announce an IPO and will be verified by news outlets. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 Like many other media outlets, the site saw a massive decline in traffic in 2016 after then-Facebook changed the social media platform’s news feed algorithm to prioritize posts from family and friends over publishers. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 Rooms Standard rooms are classic in look and feel with dark wood furniture and neutral fabrics, yet appointed with modern embellishments such as universal outlets and bedside light controls. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
  1. exits
  2. platforms
  3. issues
  4. venues
  5. forums
Noun
  • After years of difficult fundraising conditions, the continent’s venture industry needs successful exits and public listings to persuade investors that its technology businesses can deliver returns at scale.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to the criminal complaint, Stately stabbed two of her sons, ages 5 and 6, before setting three fires inside the house, including at the home's two exits.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of exits
Noun
  • The company is partnering with Cathedral Systems, whose researchers will work alongside OpenAI’s teams to test its systems and help strengthen protections across its platforms.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Unfortunately, people with the largest platforms too often promote an isolated worldview in which race determines who deserves admiration, legitimacy, and power.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of platforms
Noun
  • Though non-health issues — gas prices, the cost of groceries, and the war in Iran — loomed large, broad voter support for congressional Democrats could be taken as a mandate for the party to take bigger swings on health care.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Despite an offseason of overhauling the group with different players and coaches across the board, the group is running into the same issues.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of issues
Noun
  • In addition to the release, the band embarked on an extensive anniversary tour for the album, playing in some of their biggest venues yet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The events include gatherings hosted by Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisan venues.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of venues
Noun
  • The historic race has been marked by a deluge of ads and mailers, seven-figure fundraising hauls and dozens of local forums.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The one that jumped out in all of the comment sections on all of the forums and all of our articles yesterday was $80 billion.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of forums

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“Outlets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlets. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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