as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bail
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The motion comes after his defense team argued that the Bad Boy Records founder should be released on bail while awaiting sentencing.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
So your backup waterer bailed mid-vacation just in time for a local heat wave?
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Verb
As a condition of his bail, Woeltz will be subject to home confinement and electronic monitoring.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The motion comes after his defense team argued that the Bad Boy Records founder should be released on bail while awaiting sentencing.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
Noun
The cornerback trailing him had bailed, anticipating something the receiver hadn’t.
—Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
So your backup waterer bailed mid-vacation just in time for a local heat wave?
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Verb
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General admission on-site parking: All general admission traffic will enter and exit through the Cox Road gate and turn onto Voice of America Park Drive.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the bullet exited Welch's head, and that same bullet hit Palmer, a bystander who was attempting to act as a peacemaker, Worthy said.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was booked in the Pulaski County jail in lieu of a $100,000 bond, an online inmate roster showed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
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The new rules will apply from Aug. 20, the US State Department said in a notice on its website, as part of a move to discourage visa overstays: The bond amount will be returned once the applicant leaves the country as per the terms of their visa.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All of this is very interesting, but the ship itself, with its ornate, intact wooden sculptures that adorn the entire stern and bow, would be incredible to look at even without knowing its history.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
3 Aug. 2025
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The global bow was $28.5M. The Top 5 launches were the UK ($2.3M), Germany ($2.3M), Mexico ($674K), Netherlands ($590K) and Austria ($430K).—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Too many of them missed the strike zone to Brown’s glove side, enraging an emotional pitcher who perceived something amiss.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Drake Baldwin, a catcher, had the night off because the Mets were starting a left-handed pitcher, David Peterson, and Baldwin bats left-handed.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, Garza said the Legislature prohibited the use of personal recognizance bonds for people accused of violent crimes, meaning fewer people are now eligible to post bail.—
Skye Seipp,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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He was released from jail on his own recognizance, meaning the court trusted Mumyarutete to return for future hearings without posting a monetary bond, just two days before the shooting.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Such feedback loops would ensure that policies evolve with new evidence and changing circumstances.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Gaze into your beloved dog’s eyes: Mutual gazing between people and their pups increases oxytocin levels in both species, leading to a positive feedback loop, research suggests.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Alba paired hers with a simple tank, showing off its easy layerability, and wide-leg trousers for a casual yet polished look.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With an effortlessly sophisticated look, these pants can dress up any tank or T-shirt.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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