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 Questions about why Zacharia called herself a lawyer Zacharia, a Pepperdine University law graduate, also faced criticism for describing herself as a lawyer when appearing as a commentator on conservative television outlets. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 According to the outlet, Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, have reportedly visited Fergie at her new place in the Home Counties. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026 The press release was updated but not re-sent to media outlets. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets have also identified the victim as Edens, who co-owns the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and the Aston Villa soccer team in England. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outlet

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Noun

If history is any judge, most White House chiefs of staff facing such turmoil would be eyeing the exit before the boss shoved them out.

— Chris Whipple, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
But there’s still time for those who love to insert their tickets at the exit gate.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of exit

Noun

These platforms aren’t necessarily focused on helping consumers build healthy financial habits to build long-term wealth; instead, they’re primarily focused on engagement and dopamine.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
In September 2026, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese memory giant, announced that its fifth-generation DRAM platform had entered mass production.

— Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of platform

Noun

Symphony plans new Plaza venue The Kansas City Symphony plans to break ground in 2026 on a new 4,600-seat concert venue near the Country Club Plaza.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
However, both defenses allow more than 25 points per game, and the indoor venue removes weather disruption.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of venue

Noun

An Associated Press review of thousands of posts made on the forum between 2022 and 2026 found racial slurs, minimizations of Nazi Germany and defenses of white nationalist conspiracy theories.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
The People’s Armed Police, which organized the forum, is China’s paramilitary force responsible for internal security, riot control and counterterrorism.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of forum

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