as in departure
the act of leaving a place
your unexplained walking out like that was rude
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1
as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
we simply walked out after waiting half an hour for someone to come and serve us
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2
as in striking
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the salesclerks walked out upon learning of the second pay cut in six months
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Recent Examples of walking out
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
Police responded to the home and were met by Mao, covered in blood, walking out of a side gate with holding his phone with his arms and hands raised above his head.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
One had a Karoline Leavitt stand-in perpetually walking out of a press conference, taking off more and more mic packs all the while.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Millions of women are walking into doctors’ offices with fatigue, anxiety and brain fog and walking out with a thyroid prescription or an antidepressant.
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Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Days earlier, Hulst was unable to close his mouth after yawning while walking out of a movie theater with his mother.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Verb
In photos shared by police, the bearded man can be seem walking out of a Best Buy store while wearing a bucket hat and Calvin Klein t-shirt.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.
—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
Police responded to the home and were met by Mao, covered in blood, walking out of a side gate with holding his phone with his arms and hands raised above his head.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
One had a Karoline Leavitt stand-in perpetually walking out of a press conference, taking off more and more mic packs all the while.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Millions of women are walking into doctors’ offices with fatigue, anxiety and brain fog and walking out with a thyroid prescription or an antidepressant.
—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Days earlier, Hulst was unable to close his mouth after yawning while walking out of a movie theater with his mother.
—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
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Fast forward to 2020, and Middleton welcomed Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to Buckingham Palace while wearing a sapphire pendant that bore a striking resemblance to the stone in Diana’s necklace.
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The side referee puts up the flag for offside, and this one remains scoreless in the early going.
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The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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The right-hander issued a leadoff walk and hit a batter with a pitch before walking Carson Kelly with the bases loaded to force in the first run.
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Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
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This was known as evacuation attempt one, during which 50 campers and counselors were evacuated to safety, with no more than an inch of water on the road.
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Authorities asked residents in these areas to prepare for possible evacuation orders.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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