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Another word for outing

Choosing another word for outing depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short trip or excursion taken for pleasure, recreation, or education, typically lasting no more than a day.

Usage Example

"The school organized an educational excursion to the natural history museum for the fifth-grade class."

Strongest
excursion
day trip
trip
Strong
jaunt
field trip
expedition

• noun (Context 2)

An appearance or participation in a sporting competition or public event.

Usage Example

"The rookie pitcher had an impressive first appearance, striking out eight batters in six innings."

Strong
appearance
performance
turn

• noun (Context 3)

The act of publicly revealing a secret or private aspect of a person's life, especially their sexual orientation or gender identity, without their consent.

Usage Example

"The unauthorized exposure of the public official sparked a major debate regarding media ethics and personal privacy."

Strong
exposure
disclosure
revelation
unmasking

Opposites of outing

The opposite of outing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

concealment
cover-up
See all opposites of outing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Outing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/outing
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