1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out
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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
The federal government bailed out Fannie and Freddie in September 2008 to stave off catastrophic losses during the financial crisis, and their future has been a conundrum for policymakers in Washington ever since.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Ryan’s effort comes a day after Twins rookie Mike Paredes bailed out the entire pitching staff with a herculean effort in his major-league debut.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The airline shuttered in early May after its bid for a government bail out fell through.
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Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Ryan’s effort comes a day after Twins rookie Mike Paredes bailed out the entire pitching staff with a herculean effort in his major-league debut.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The airline shuttered in early May after its bid for a government bail out fell through.
—
Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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Multiple male suspects exited a white truck, Chicago police said, citing preliminary information.
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Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament.
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Analysts credit the 2011 purchase of NBCUniversal as a huge success; Comcast rescued a company that was on the ropes due to General Electric’s under-investment.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Energy-saving tips, according to DTE DTE says high temperatures can result in a higher energy bill.
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Scheffler missed the fairway, landing his drive on a hill along the right side, while Hovland’s was clean, save for some casual water.
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Around the time a helicopter carrying a newlywed couple departed from their North Georgia wedding venue, the skies were potentially rainy and foggy with a 200-foot cloud ceiling, federal officials said in a preliminary safety report about the deadly crash.
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Developed by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the colossal structure departed its assembly site in Zhuhai on Sunday, June 28.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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Knowing Brady and Sullivan have gone after so many years of us trying to get them out is great, but Daniel Kretinsky needs to put actions into words to keep our trust.
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Critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough.
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But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).
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Some stopped to peer down and snap pictures of the water itself — including sections of paint that had visibly peeled off — while others were more focused on getting a photo of the Washington Monument in the background.
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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