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  • present participle of out.
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outing

[ou-ting] / ˈaʊ tɪŋ /


NOUN
politically motivated exposure of another's secrets
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Families were on board for the outing near the coastal resort of Fethiye, which is particularly popular with British tourists.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

It was on this second outing that the teens encountered Byrd and Roberts.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Fueled by a booming resale market, the ritual of buying deceased homeowners’ belongings has morphed from a leisurely weekend outing into an elbows-up affair.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

The three-match series marks England's first Test outing since the retirement of captain Ben Stokes and sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Two weeks later, Alba organized an outing for the children from the soup kitchen.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

But he’s given up runs in three of his last four outings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

Parents told the BBC the cost of keeping children entertained during the school holidays remained a concern, with some saying outings can cost over £100.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

As of June 30, the most popular options included a mix of potentially pricey outings, but also some cheap ones: “Drinks, coffee & tea, dinner, and a walk,” according to Hinge.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

His boat tour is one of many available across Maine, which range from straightforwardly commercial operations to outings led by small-town lobstermen who welcome occasional passengers for a fee.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

The Sverissons and the Fischers would go on weekend outings to the countryside, staying at friendly inns and basking in the majestic lunarlike countryside of Iceland.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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