OUTLET Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

outlet

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌlet

Definition of outlet

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 Semiofficial news outlets in Iran reported sounds of explosions near Larak island on the strait. — Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Weatherall was arrested in connection with the incident, per the outlet, Fox Carolina and Greenville County public arrest records. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Last year, the Pentagon imposed a strict new press policy that saw nearly all media outlets exit rather than sign an agreement to abide by the policy. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Multiple outlets reported this week that White and fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom would not be eligible for the draft. — Jackson Thompson , Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlet

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Noun

This could lead to a loan exit for Nick Woltemade, who Newcastle signed last summer.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The exit term loan is paid-in-kind and therefore there are no cash payments due for the first two years post-emergence from the bankruptcy.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of exit

Noun

The plans also call for housing, retail, office space, a hotel, public open space and entertainment venues.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Then Unite Here fired back with a package of ballot proposals, including a plan that would have forced a citywide election on development of all new large hotels and other facilities — including some 2028 Olympic venues.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Tech Challenges While the chair’s speech and the sideline chatter about economic and political events frequently dominate news from the symposium, Jackson Hole is also an important forum for high level debate on economic research.

— Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
The candidate forum, held at Coloma Community Center in Elmhurst, reflected the fierce intraparty generational battle between the two Democrats.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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