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as in exits
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 platforms
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 outlets
Some outlets still project him as a late first-round selection.
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Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On this week’s episode of Talking Central Florida, Donovan Myrie from WKMG News 6 and Joe Mario Pedersen from Central Florida Public Media discuss their outlets’ reporting on some of the state’s most pressing healthcare issues, including how the nationwide measles outbreak is impacting Florida.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The father and son were on a 7-foot inflatable dinghy when they were hit, the news outlets reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In an opinion made public Friday, the panel found Cook County Judge Barbara Dawkins incorrectly denied a motion last year filed by several Chicago media outlets to lift a protective order on the footage.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At least two Indian tankers have made it safely through the strait this week, according to Indian media and other outlets, and the country’s navy is preparing to escort more through.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Friedman pointed to instances of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials criticizing news outlets in harsh terms.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noah White, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
On this week’s episode of Talking Central Florida, Donovan Myrie from WKMG News 6 and Joe Mario Pedersen from Central Florida Public Media discuss their outlets’ reporting on some of the state’s most pressing healthcare issues, including how the nationwide measles outbreak is impacting Florida.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The father and son were on a 7-foot inflatable dinghy when they were hit, the news outlets reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
In an opinion made public Friday, the panel found Cook County Judge Barbara Dawkins incorrectly denied a motion last year filed by several Chicago media outlets to lift a protective order on the footage.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
At least two Indian tankers have made it safely through the strait this week, according to Indian media and other outlets, and the country’s navy is preparing to escort more through.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
Golf star Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover car accident in Florida on Friday afternoon, according to local outlets.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
Friedman pointed to instances of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials criticizing news outlets in harsh terms.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outlets
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Why the March 31 Deadline Matters More than 34 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, and analysts estimate that around 3 million face immediate financial exposure this year due to plan exits, rising costs and shrinking networks.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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There have been 23 instances of this phenomenon, and the Bucks (championship in 2021, early exits in four years since) were threatening to join it.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fulton County officials have forcefully pushed back, arguing the issues cited reflect routine administrative errors rather than evidence of fraud.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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When weather issues later threatened insurance coverage during production, Hanks and Zemeckis covered that cost as well.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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O’Connor said that beyond revenue, development could drive attendance toward other venues on the fairgrounds.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Building in the parking lots and properties around Honda Center, OCVibe will bring dozens of restaurants, new performance venues, outdoor spaces, hundreds of apartments and a hotel in what its developers are promising to become a downtown for Orange County.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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On Friday evening, Frisco voters will have to choose between two forums to get to know the candidates running in the May 2 election for mayor, City Council and school board — one held at the Islamic Center of Frisco and another at Elevate Life Church.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Discussions about Karin Ann’s rise have started appearing in comment sections and music forums.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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