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 researchers share stories from the front lines about CEO psychology, best practices for outgoing leaders and their boards, and broader lessons for effective transitions.
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Harvard Business Review, 2 July 2025
Most of us know Jenna Bush Hager as the outgoing and empathetic co-host of the daytime TV talk show Today with Jenna and Friends.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 July 2025
Legislators chiefly rely on this forecast to craft new budgets and make any final adjustments to the outgoing one.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Harvard Business Review, 2 July 2025
Most of us know Jenna Bush Hager as the outgoing and empathetic co-host of the daytime TV talk show Today with Jenna and Friends.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 July 2025
Legislators chiefly rely on this forecast to craft new budgets and make any final adjustments to the outgoing one.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
There will be more incoming and outgoing transfers at Anfield before the start of the 2025/26 season, but Liverpool has clearly made the decision to strengthen from a position of power.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outgoing
Adjective
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According to a social media post from Pembroke Pines Police, officers are assisting with efforts regarding the plane crash in the area of Southwest 14th Street and 68th Boulevard, just west of North Perry Airport.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Best Prime Day Robot Vacuum Deals Need a friendly little robot to tidy up your house?—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Recently sober, Felix has his own complement of bandmates, friends and friendly ex-girlfriends, including three women named Polly — Adèle Exarchopoulos plays the important one — whose history with Felix makes Jess nervous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Warm and deeply hospitable, with some of the best food in the world and a flourishing art and design scene, the country's capital is a great place to visit any time.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Most people think of Madison as the Wisconsin city most hospitable to cyclists but the state’s largest city is making strides.—
Jessica Van Egeren,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Here’s what makes this personality type so underrated and more successful than their extroverted and introverted peers.—
Stefan Falk, Contributor,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.—
Eva Koelzer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Outgoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outgoing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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