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
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The Young Sheldon actress, 33, stepped out with brother Haley Joel Osment on Tuesday, March 11, marking her first public outing since finalizing her divorce from Jack Anthony hours earlier.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Suarez, who had pitched well in his first three outings, gives up six runs and records just two outs in a 13-6 Cactus League defeat.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Rent a boat, hire a local to guide you to the best fishing holes, or rent a canoe for an early-morning outing.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As such, Landecker’s modest but likable outing doesn’t always feel fresh on a scene-by-scene basis.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The Young Sheldon actress, 33, stepped out with brother Haley Joel Osment on Tuesday, March 11, marking her first public outing since finalizing her divorce from Jack Anthony hours earlier.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Suarez, who had pitched well in his first three outings, gives up six runs and records just two outs in a 13-6 Cactus League defeat.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Rent a boat, hire a local to guide you to the best fishing holes, or rent a canoe for an early-morning outing.
—AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Pick your own adventure, or embark on an excursion to traverse all three.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The company also offers excursions to neighboring Two Top Mountain.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
Noun
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The Counting Crows have announced a massive world tour in support of their upcoming first album in over a decade, Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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Schedule a tour today and experience the magic of 26282 Atherton Drive for yourself.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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 20 Mar. 2025.
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