as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a salesman whose aggressively outgoing personality could sometimes be overbearing
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Recent Examples of outgoing
The last time there was an order of this magnitude was the Edward Snowden revelations, when The Guardian revealed that the FBI had asked Verizon for the call details records for incoming and outgoing calls in the United States.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
In a statement to The Times on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Department of Energy confirmed the change had been made by the outgoing Biden administration in January, but did not explain why.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Carney is slated to take over from outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the coming weeks.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
In a statement to The Times on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Department of Energy confirmed the change had been made by the outgoing Biden administration in January, but did not explain why.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Driving the news: Howell will replace outgoing Chancellor Randy Woodson, who will retire in June after serving at the university's helm for 15 years.
—Lucille Sherman, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
Carney is slated to take over from outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the coming weeks.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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This could be social pressure, emotional spending or a lack of emergency savings.—
Gabriel Rodríguez,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vermont's politics and demographics are also more friendly to Sanders' views than other battleground districts in the Trump era.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Baseball’s celebration of that day often obscures the fact that MLB hasn’t been African American friendly in decades.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, more extroverted and vocal team members can dominate meetings.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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This personality type is often very extroverted and results-driven.—
Nicholas Freund,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2022
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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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