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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
Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After Siri’s rich childhood friend posts bail, Siri and Amaya set off to find the killer.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Verb
The court ordered the defendant held without the right to bail as a result of a violation of probation out of superior court, as well as $250,000 cash bail on the new charges, according to the DA.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After Siri’s rich childhood friend posts bail, Siri and Amaya set off to find the killer.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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The strongest bond is the one that knows how to meet you clearly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Lu remains free on bond until his sentencing, a date for which has not yet been set.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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So the muscles in my shoulder were not used to doing these movements with a very heavy bow; strained my shoulder.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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July 9 and the Season 5 bow of the Jimmy Kimmel-led Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on Wednesday, July 22.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The team relied on eight pitchers — Klein, Edgardo Henriquez, Blake Treinen, Wyatt Mills, Kyle Hurt, Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer and Barnes — to complete the game.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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And the National League has several other pitchers having great starts to the 2026 season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Schultz exited after issuing a one-out walk in the fifth.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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On April 29, a judge ordered Clemente to be released on her own recognizance until her next court date, according to the sheriff's office.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Jail records show Morrison was later released on his own recognizance.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The short-loop design The ReCAM project is a strategic effort to bolster the UK’s national resource security by processing battery waste domestically rather than sending it for export.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Washington’s tank job in 2025-26 worked, and their core for the future is looking at least respectable with Anthony Davis and Trae Young in tow.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Without the brutal cut, the version of Chimaev that walks into 205 should arrive with a fuller gas tank than fans have ever seen.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The Raiders had their worst season since moving to Las Vegas last year.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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