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as in to abandon
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in to quit
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in to let
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leave
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2025
Ohio State led 42-41 with a minute left after entering as two-touchdown favorites under legendary coach Urban Meyer.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Hazlett has been placed on administrative leave, according to a prepared statement released by a school district spokesperson.
—Alexa Coultoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
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In a flower garden built to attract monarch butterflies, Briscoe students have left impressions of their handprints in cement.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2025
Ohio State led 42-41 with a minute left after entering as two-touchdown favorites under legendary coach Urban Meyer.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Employees who don’t take that additional time off can save more hours in their leave bank.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Hazlett has been placed on administrative leave, according to a prepared statement released by a school district spokesperson.
—Alexa Coultoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave
Verb
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Both were abandoned in the face of a challenge, and both resulted in companies staying independent and having success.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lack of parking is made worse by drivers who leave large commercial trucks or work vans abandoned on neighboring streets, often taking up multiple parking spaces, Lopez said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here’s what to know. History of the Selby Gardens Marie Selby, a passionate gardener and Sarasota resident, bequeathed her 15-acre bayfront home and estate to the general public in 1973, and the botanical gardens were born.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Songs crafted by artists who emerged in this era arrived like troubadours, bequeathing a treasure trove for troubled times.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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For some reason, Ned doesn’t quit on his first day.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Around 30 painters quit due to difficult working conditions, but replacements were hired.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After a sister who did not like football and a brother who took to Aston Villa and their Irish contingent, Lynch would be handed the Leeds fan baton.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The issue is particularly of concern, Holtzblatt said, in areas, like Washington, D.C., where 20% service fees are increasingly part of bills being handed to consumers.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nearby, medical waste had been dumped by the waters, and police had to rope the area off until it was cleaned up.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most of Carroll’s voters have been dumped into a district that includes a big chunk of Baltimore County, which is as Democratic as Carroll is Republican, and far more populated.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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The company’s vision: a system that lets drivers take Zoom calls while the vehicle does the driving—that is, once Level 3 vehicle autonomy is reached and cars can reliably drive themselves under certain conditions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Aug. 2025
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Increase your fiber intake gradually: Rather than loading up on fiber all at once, let your body get used to fiber in small amounts.—
Dr. Roshini Raj,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Access to a good court while on vacation is non-negotiable.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Some of the images feature the pair in picturesque vacation spots while others appear to be snapped at home.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Resolution was granted permission to join the lawsuit in 2023.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Nicole Brownstein, the press secretary for the city’s public schools, said the agency has helped connect families with their permission to legal support and other resources.—
Cayla Bamberger,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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