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
Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Getting together with friends and planning an outing can help make tonight a more positive experience.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
His most recent outing was a knockout loss to Borralho in May.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Oakley is one of two dogs who were deliberately dumped during an outing with their dog trainer, leaving their family devastated.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Here are the takeaways: The offense blossoms: After beating Oregon State 44-7 in its previous outing, Cal has scored 40 points in back-to-back games for the first time in Wilcox’s eight seasons.
—Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Getting together with friends and planning an outing can help make tonight a more positive experience.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
His most recent outing was a knockout loss to Borralho in May.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Oakley is one of two dogs who were deliberately dumped during an outing with their dog trainer, leaving their family devastated.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
Noun
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Research from Maryland shows that 20 to 40 percent of mature bucks continue to make doe excursions into December.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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On our return to The Ravel after every excursion, we are greeted by a welcome party of staff holding out a cold towel and a glass of buck's fizz.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The state suspended her license because of a failure to meet standards of care while treating Covid patients and spreading vaccine misinformation; Children’s Health Defense livestreamed the proceedings.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Remember to prioritize food safety when serving your board to avoid spreading germs; your guests will appreciate the extra care.Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere, Yotam Ottolenghi is midway through a world tour, and Rick Stein's UK theatre tour will be kicking off in March.Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The hashtag is circulating in Iran after the 25-year-old woman disappeared in Tehran after being taken into custody by police, raising concerns about her treatment as the country continues to crack down on women who defy mandatory hijab laws.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Rebels forced Ralston Valley to punt the ball after sacking Andrews on third-and-7.David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson injured himself after sacking Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.Jacob Lev, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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