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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
Adela Suliman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
All three suspects were each granted $100,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with Azim.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Wembanyama bailed the Knicks out.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
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Noun
The unnamed man was released on bail Friday while detectives continue their investigation, the statement added.
—Adela Suliman, NBC news, 19 June 2026
All three suspects were each granted $100,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with Azim.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Her husband had to bail her out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Wembanyama bailed the Knicks out.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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But its enduring appeal was in the bonds between the characters, Docter said.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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When demand falls, bond yields rise.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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In Txuiri village, children play with bows and arrows near a Protestant church.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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Philadelphia native and Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood, along with Lincoln University pitcher Solomon McKinney, have been named to the 2026 HBCU Swingman Classic rosters, the MLB announced Thursday.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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After driving on the 5 Freeway for nearly an hour, the suspect exited the freeway onto Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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This means that the tankers and cargo ships trapped in the Persian Gulf since March be able to exit, although shipping giants predict that the ships won’t actually pass through the Strait for some time.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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However, Bunn was released on his own recognizance on May 22.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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He was released on a personal recognizance bond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The sequence required full-scale versions of Corlys’ (Steve Trussaint) and Lohar’s (Abigail Thorn) ships to be built and usable on both a dry tank and wet tank, thousands of gallons of water and extras and, naturally, numerous CGI dragon fights requiring mechanical bucks.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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Video obtained by the outlet showed Stewart leaning over during the concert before staff brought out the oxygen tank.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Verb
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The pair moved to the parking lot, where several others became involved.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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