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noun

ˈau̇-tiŋ How to pronounce outing (audio)
Definition of outingnext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure an outing to the zoo

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verb

present participle of out
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
Noun
The majority of our favorites are made with a high percentage of Merino wool or other natural fibers, which feel soft next to the skin while wicking sweat and providing odor resistance during sweaty outings. — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025 Pushing that through to the next outing, and then the next, is a tantalizing thought. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025 During his senior season at Omaha Central High School, Dawson, who has a 6-foot-8 wingspan, averaged 17.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per outing and was a first team Class A all-state selection. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025 In his most recent outing, Herro delivered an impressive performance despite the loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outing
  1. excursion
  2. spreading
  3. dismissing
  4. tour
  5. circulating
  6. expelling
  7. sacking
Noun
  • We were taught how to read forecasts, plan our own excursions into avalanche terrain, and practice good decision-making.
    — Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
  • An example of this would be the Color Analysis excursion where travelers are matched to colors that would complement their skin tone and then informs their makeup and fashion choices.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • The five-day strike began Friday and initially shut down Starbucks locations in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle before spreading to stores across the country to culminate on Christmas Eve.
    — Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!
    — Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of spreading
Verb
  • Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.
    — Jane Manning, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • So lawmakers aren't dismissing Golden Dome out of hand.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of dismissing
Noun
  • The film was plagued by controversial headlines from the start due to casting and creative choices and then into its press tour due to social media posts from star Rachel Zegler.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Charleston is known for its garden tours that explore the region’s historic gardens and their Southern horticultural traditions.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of tour
Verb
  • Rumors of a breakup and new relationship began circulating when Gerber was photographed with Hernandez in September 2024.
    — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 2025
  • That virus, which is related to RSV, has been circulating for decades, so many people have immunity against it.
    — Rob Stein, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of circulating
Verb
  • The theme first cropped up in the cold open, which began ostensibly as a sketch about Easter—specifically about Jesus expelling money changers during an act known as the cleansing of the temple.
    — Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Just then, Redmayne appears on a screen as Newt and performs a banishment charm, expelling Skender.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of expelling
Verb
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.
    — Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of sacking

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