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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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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 The outlet further reported the woman has custody of the children but objected to Jeziorski taking them on vacations in the summer. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 14 July 2025 The driver was being chased by Roseville police officers, the news outlet reported. Mike Stunson july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025 Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. Star-Telegram Weather Bot updated July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025 According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen. Miami Herald, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for outlet
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Noun
  • Coincidentally, it was briefly rumored that Kotb intended to replace Clarkson on her talk show after her Today exit.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • Predicting a rough road for Red Bull, given Horner's exit and ongoing challenges with the RB21 F1 car, former FIA steward Johnny Herbert said Mercedes would likely be Verstappen's preference.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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  • Hoste first announced the new, limited-time wedding package on Instagram in June, and the news was warmly received on the platform.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Similarly, The Fall Guy hit the streaming platform just under four months after its theatrical debut.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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  • The passport offers deals at 40 Windsor businesses, including coffee shops, boutiques and access to arts and entertainment venues, according to the campaign's website.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
  • As brands trim budgets and try to convey a feeling of exclusivity with intimate venues, editors are increasingly struggling to secure invitations.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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  • Many people on Mumsnet, a forum that fellow parents use to vent or seek advice, validated her feelings and agreed with her.
    Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 13 July 2025
  • But the case does not signal a radical change in the court’s approach to criminal cases, Epps said at a forum at Texas A&M University School of Law.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 July 2025

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“Outlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outlet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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