as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
sailors marooned on a desert island
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Recent Examples of maroon
He was mostly marooned in the bottom six leading to a disappointing 28-point season.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Known as Kosmos 482 and originally designed to parachute down to the surface of Venus, the armored capsule had spent 53 years marooned in an elliptical orbit before its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Lindsey’s parents fly to the Chinese city and fearfully track their eldest’s recovery, leaving their younger daughter, Grace, who was adopted from China, marooned at summer camp with no information.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Probst actually spoke to all 18 contestants before the marooning challenge, and the excitement level was off the charts, especially from the Lagi women (Star, Eva, Bianca).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Known as Kosmos 482 and originally designed to parachute down to the surface of Venus, the armored capsule had spent 53 years marooned in an elliptical orbit before its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Lindsey’s parents fly to the Chinese city and fearfully track their eldest’s recovery, leaving their younger daughter, Grace, who was adopted from China, marooned at summer camp with no information.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Probst actually spoke to all 18 contestants before the marooning challenge, and the excitement level was off the charts, especially from the Lagi women (Star, Eva, Bianca).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maroon
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Without early intervention, the trauma of being homeless — both physical and emotional — can leave lasting scars on individuals and ripple effects throughout our communities.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Thousands left in divestitures, including the sale or spin-offs of Iams pet food, Duracell batteries and a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Guests were stranded in mid-air over the weekend after a thrill ride with rotating arms malfunctioned at Knott’s Berry Farm.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The Rockies, who have lacked the ability to hit in the clutch all season, were 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight men on base.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
27 July 2025
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Elliott likewise pressed Hyundai to abandon its own restructuring effort and increase its dividend, again using financial discipline as a wedge to improve governance and transparency.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Minority languages were banned in schools, tribal leaders were silenced, and communities were pressured to abandon their heritage and conform to a rigid Persian identity.—
Jila Andalib,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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Never desert a blaze: Avoid leaving any fire unattended.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 July 2025
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His movement to the ball was electric as Alcaraz’s drop shot touch deserted him.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Maroon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maroon. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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