departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
2
: a new or different way of doing something : divergence sense 2
a departure from tradition
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Uwazurike and third-round rookie Sai’vion Jones stood as the presumptive next men up with Franklin-Myers’ departure, with backup nose tackle Malcolm Roach also likely to shoulder some of Franklin-Myers’ snaps.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Some wrestlers confirmed their departures on social media.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The Chargers used the 22nd pick to select Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, filling a critical pass rushing need created by Odafe Oweh’s free agency departure.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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