1
as in spreading
to become known
the truth will out eventually
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2
as in dismissing
to drive or force out
before moving in, we outed all the furry little creatures who had settled in the cabin over the winter
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Recent Examples of outing
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
New coach Pereira starting with two shutouts — before the 2-2 draw at Tottenham in Wolves’ final outing of the year — bodes for better things defensively.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
And even that figure is held down by one dreadful outing — a loss in Boston in which the Celtics scored 142 points against the Pacers.
—Tony East, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Best Hikes Big Bend’s trails range from easy little paved loops to 30-mile, multi-day outings.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The outing will then hop over the the U.S. for a pair of gigs at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, followed by two-night stands in Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland and Los Angeles.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
New coach Pereira starting with two shutouts — before the 2-2 draw at Tottenham in Wolves’ final outing of the year — bodes for better things defensively.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
And even that figure is held down by one dreadful outing — a loss in Boston in which the Celtics scored 142 points against the Pacers.
—Tony East, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Best Hikes Big Bend’s trails range from easy little paved loops to 30-mile, multi-day outings.
—Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
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The exterior of this beautiful jacket is that of a peacoat, while quilted lining at the interior effectively blocks out cold air (a must during sightseeing excursions).Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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The excursion was part of a week of workouts, dinners and bonding organized by veterans Jarrett Stidham and Courtland Sutton.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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In November, with avian flu spreading, the agriculture and public health departments jointly issued information and guidance for consumers about milk safety, raw milk and the rules in Connecticut.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The company stuck to its core DVD rental model while dismissing opportunities to innovate on the periphery.ByMargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Top Stories Just before Christmas, Biden egregiously commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates, dismissing years of careful work by prosecutors, judges, and juries.The Editors, National Review, 6 Jan. 2025
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Take an eco-buggy tour of Tiger Bay State Forest during Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Her Eras Tour is the highest-grossing tour of all time.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
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That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.Rob Stein, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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