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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
At a news conference with the outgoing and incoming Greenlandic prime ministers, Frederiksen switched to English to address the United States directly, inviting them to strengthen security in the Arctic together with Denmark and Greenland.
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From Reuters, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The coach took subtle shots at outgoing athletics director Damon Evans and complained of the lack of NIL resources the program had.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In a report published late last year, the outgoing administration of then-President Joe Biden found that 45% of renters in the Denver area lived in apartments that used the rent-setting software; those tenants paid more than $1,600 extra for housing every year compared to other renters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
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From Reuters, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
The coach took subtle shots at outgoing athletics director Damon Evans and complained of the lack of NIL resources the program had.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In a report published late last year, the outgoing administration of then-President Joe Biden found that 45% of renters in the Denver area lived in apartments that used the rent-setting software; those tenants paid more than $1,600 extra for housing every year compared to other renters.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.
—David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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