outlet

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌlet How to pronounce outlet (audio)
Definition of outletnext
1
as in exit
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 platform
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 outlet Philip’s mother confirmed the death with the outlet, explaining that her son died Friday night (March 14) and asked fans to respect the family’s privacy at this time. — Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Prince Harry praises Duchess in 'With Love, Meghan,' host confirms name change The Department of Homeland Security, on the judge's order, will release a redacted version of Harry's application no later than Tuesday, according to court filings obtained by the outlets. — Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025 Reps for the production have not confirmed any casting announcements but gave a statement to media outlets on Monday about the possibility of breaking new ground. — Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025 Democrats’ favorability rating stands at a record low of 29% in a CNN poll, per a history of the outlet’s surveys. — Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlet
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  1. exit
  2. platform
  3. venue
  4. forum
Noun
  • Gene Hackman, on the other hand, was nearing his exit.
    — Stephen Wozniak, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Bachelet, who served as Chile’s president from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2014 to 2018, had a controversial exit as U.N. human rights chief in 2022.
    — Stéphanie Fillion, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of exit
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  • His insights have been featured in numerous business articles on platforms like MSN Small Business, Small Business Currents, BusinessDay, Businessing Magazine, Business Africa Online, and more.
    — AllBusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • News National News Texas lawmaker’s bill would add warning labels to social media platforms Nearly two-thirds of teens use social media daily according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
    — KEYE Staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of platform
Noun
  • The majority of the bayside Shelter Island venue’s 2025 concerts have ticket prices between $37.50 and $70.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
  • This also marks a return to the Yuengling Center, a venue with rich WWE history, including the 1995 Royal Rumble and the WWE Thunderdome.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of venue
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  • Other borrowers are sharing similar experiences on public forums.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Nevertheless, users of the vehicles have complained on internet forums that the ads are popping up when their vehicles go to a stop.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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