as in flow
a flowing or going out
the mass exodus from the cities for the beaches and the mountains on most summer weekends
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Recent Examples of exodus
Miami-Dade lost about 10,000 residents last year, and the exodus skews young.
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Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bulk of the exodus is comprised of American players, too, who made up a record 30 percent of the NHL’s membership this season.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … — ‘Biggest cash day ever seen’ sparks another mass exodus from California to Florida.
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FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Now, two members of the Kansas Congressional delegation are teaming up on a plan to prevent a repeat of the mass exodus that led to the temporary closure of several county-level USDA offices where farmers and ranchers could consult with experts on federal programs, farm loans and crop insurance.
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Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The bulk of the exodus is comprised of American players, too, who made up a record 30 percent of the NHL’s membership this season.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … — ‘Biggest cash day ever seen’ sparks another mass exodus from California to Florida.
—
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Now, two members of the Kansas Congressional delegation are teaming up on a plan to prevent a repeat of the mass exodus that led to the temporary closure of several county-level USDA offices where farmers and ranchers could consult with experts on federal programs, farm loans and crop insurance.
—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exodus
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He Tingbo has explained the logic through the example of Dujiangyan, the ancient irrigation system in Sichuan that solved a water-distribution problem by redirecting flow rather than overpowering it.
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Changes can be large enough to make a well flow at land surface, or to cause a well to go dry near an earthquake.
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Bitcoin ETFs recently saw their biggest monthly outflows since 2024 , as institutional investors scramble to reduce their risk exposure amid broader market uncertainty and concerns over higher rates.
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Even so, leftover storm outflow could trigger a few new storms later this afternoon and evening.
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Scientists who have studied behavior after mass traumas say, disasters can spark an outpouring of kindness and form powerful bonds between strangers.
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The painter’s death was greeted with an outpouring of tributes from around the globe.
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“Exodus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exodus. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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