as in departure
the act of leaving a place
we simply didn't know what to make of the couple's sudden quitting of the party
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1
as in surrendering
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2
as in dying
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as in leaving
to give up (a job or office)
he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant
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2
as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
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as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions
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as in deserting
to cause to remain behind
he quit the house sometime around nine this morning and hasn't been seen since
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as in succumbing
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
tried to persuade his daughter to remain at home, but eventually he just quit and let her go out on her own
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as in ending
to come to an end
will this teasing ever quit?
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
eager to quit all debts before starting married life
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as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
we plan to quit the amusement park around seven tonight and then head to the diner for some food
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as in behaving
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight
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Recent Examples of quitting
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Behavioral habits, including hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and smoking rituals may also contribute to why quitting is difficult for many smokers.
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Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the only thing more astounding than a 16-year-old quitting at the prime of her career is a woman who took three years off returning as if no time had passed.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
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Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2026
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Marcello Hernández recalls quitting soccer to pursue comedy Speaking of the World Cup, Hernández recently attended the Colombia-Portugal match in Miami.
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Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The effects of quitting coffee suddenly can vary by the individual and your regular caffeine intake.
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Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Layoffs rose in May, and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — ticked up only slightly.
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Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At the same time, May’s JOLTS data didn’t show a significant shift in layoffs or the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs (an indicator that workers aren’t yet confident enough in the labor market to jump ship).
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Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The standout chef has his reasons for quitting.
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Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
The speculation's fueled by long-running interest from Mercedes and Verstappen's remarks about quitting F1 out of frustration with the 2026 cars.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
What most people forget is that in 2024, Congress passed a law banning the president from unilaterally quitting NATO without a 60-vote Senate majority or a change in the law.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Noun
There's no quitting in this country.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Behavioral habits, including hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and smoking rituals may also contribute to why quitting is difficult for many smokers.
—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the only thing more astounding than a 16-year-old quitting at the prime of her career is a woman who took three years off returning as if no time had passed.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
In an interview with Daily Mail in February 2017, Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur, shared that her daughter once worked at the popular chain restaurant before quitting to work as an exotic dancer at the Executive Suite.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Marcello Hernández recalls quitting soccer to pursue comedy Speaking of the World Cup, Hernández recently attended the Colombia-Portugal match in Miami.
—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The effects of quitting coffee suddenly can vary by the individual and your regular caffeine intake.
—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Layoffs rose in May, and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — ticked up only slightly.
—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
At the same time, May’s JOLTS data didn’t show a significant shift in layoffs or the number of people voluntarily quitting their jobs (an indicator that workers aren’t yet confident enough in the labor market to jump ship).
—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The standout chef has his reasons for quitting.
—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
26 June 2026
The speculation's fueled by long-running interest from Mercedes and Verstappen's remarks about quitting F1 out of frustration with the 2026 cars.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
What most people forget is that in 2024, Congress passed a law banning the president from unilaterally quitting NATO without a 60-vote Senate majority or a change in the law.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
Noun
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The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
Adjective
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The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.
Adjective
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What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.
Verb
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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This is self-transcendence—not abandoning the self but expanding beyond a narrow sense of it.
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While tackling expensive debt is a smart financial decision, abandoning your retirement has consequences.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
Verb
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The work was not about identity, as is so often argued, but transcended identity without succumbing to the empty promises of globalization.
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Supergirl killing Krem without much buildup, or hesitation, despite her advice to Ruthye, could have been framed as the heroine succumbing to her impulses, or accepting some dark truth about her own nature.
Verb
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In its latest half-year earnings, published May 21, EasyJet reported a pre-tax loss of £552 million for the six months ending March 31, despite a 12% jump in half-year revenues to £4 billion, warning of price rises and slower bookings.
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Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.
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