EXIT Synonyms: 215 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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as in escape

a place or means of going out all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards

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as in departure

the act of leaving a place the movie star's quick exit through the back of the hotel went unnoticed by the horde of photographers waiting out front

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as in demise

the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities determined that his exit be from a place and time of his own choosing, the terminally ill patient opted for suicide

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as in to move

to leave a place often for another in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion

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as in to die

to stop living expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends

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Recent Examples of exit

Noun

Robertson, who turns 27 next month, shared his thoughts on his contract talks during his exit interview last month in Dallas. —

Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Then editor-in-chief Jim Shooter ordered Jean be killed, a decision that rubbed the artist as wrongheaded and would lead to his exit a few months later. —

Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

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Subway stations were packed near sunrise, including some in which hopeful attendees were unable to even exit. —

Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 Heading into Saturday, June 20, some storms will stick around into midday before exiting later in the day. —

Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exit

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Noun

There were few escape attempts because of the remote location of the state.

— Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
The rebrand is still finding its footing as businesses learn how to balance a peaceful escape into farmland with a bustling tourism industry.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026