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Thesaurus entry: outlet

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outlet • noun   1. water outlets synonyms : way out, exit, vent, outfall, valve, safety valve, duct, blowhole, channel, trench, culvert, conduit.
  2. an outlet for her emotion/creativity synonyms : means of expression, release, means of release, release mechanism, safety valve.
  3. an outlet for their farm produce synonyms : retail outlet, market, marketplace, store, shop.

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