as in departure
the act of leaving a place
their exiting of the boring party was swiftly and quietly accomplished
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1
as in departing
to leave a place often for another
in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion
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2
as in dying
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exiting
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla owners exiting the brand are now the focus of smaller EV rivals.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
New technology being eyed for the fall would also allow students to use a badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The offer gives workers the chance to go on leave with pay until September before formally exiting their roles.
—Alexandra Alper and Nathan Layne, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
While exiting to the locker room at halftime, Curry appeared to be voicing his displeasure to officials about the way he was being defended.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The officer chased the Jeep on Interstate 49, reaching approximately 85 miles per hour, and self-terminated the pursuit after exiting the highway on 163rd Street.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Brit tries to offer Kenya the flowers as atonement, but Kenya refuses them, leading to Brit swiftly exiting the building.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The bullet entered McCoy’s face on the right side before exiting the left side of his face.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla owners exiting the brand are now the focus of smaller EV rivals.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
New technology being eyed for the fall would also allow students to use a badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The offer gives workers the chance to go on leave with pay until September before formally exiting their roles.
—Alexandra Alper and Nathan Layne, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
While exiting to the locker room at halftime, Curry appeared to be voicing his displeasure to officials about the way he was being defended.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The officer chased the Jeep on Interstate 49, reaching approximately 85 miles per hour, and self-terminated the pursuit after exiting the highway on 163rd Street.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Brit tries to offer Kenya the flowers as atonement, but Kenya refuses them, leading to Brit swiftly exiting the building.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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After the Orioles were swept out of the playoffs without a win for the second straight year, many baseball mavens expected the team to make aggressive off-season trades or free agent signings, especially to help replace departing ace Corbin Burnes and hard-hitting Anthony Santander.—
Paul Bledsoe,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a $10 billion boondoggle that places a very expensive band-aid on a dying public school system.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sporting’s Joaquin Fernandez was lucky to not get sent off in the dying seconds of the opening half.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The risk of soon-ish decline, which could be costly if the Leafs were to meet what could be Marchand’s apparent going rate of a four-year deal, with a cap hit of $8 million.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Zenith asserted Hernandez’s injuries were not sustained in the course and scope of his employment under the going and coming rule.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Verb
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That was what turned last night’s game around and what may be the difference between this team getting all the way to April 6 or falling short.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
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One possible, yet expensive, remedy would be to bury power lines underground, or confine them in above-ground enclosures, removing the threat of toppling or damage by gusty winds, by falling vegetation or by other above-ground destabilizing factors.—
Hugo A Loaiciga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Navajo Nation Police Department — working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Region and Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 2 — has lifted all evacuation orders across all zones.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Despite state and federal warnings, the county, different city officials, and Camp Mystic didn’t implement an emergency warning system or evacuation orders enabling people enough time to get to higher ground or leave the area to avoid drowning.—
Bethany Blankley,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Wiggle the rhizomes apart, keeping as many leaves intact on their rhizomes as possible. After separating the tangle of rhizomes, sort through them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The man was last seen fleeing the area in a newer white pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet or GMC, with tinted windows and light-colored rims.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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