bail 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bailnext
1
as in bond

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as in bow

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as in pitcher

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bail

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verb

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
Noun
Harris County court documents show that Butler was arrested on July 1 on charges of manslaughter, with bail set at $150,000. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The judge set bail at $1 million and ordered Ortiz not to contact the woman. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
Verb
The Dolphins, this market’s oldest major team, but a flagship listing and bailing water for decades. — Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Crook bails from the interaction too early to find out, but the question will torment him all weekend. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
  1. bond
  2. bow
  3. pitcher
  4. exit
  5. recognizance
  6. loop
  7. tank
  8. move
Noun
  • Under the financing plan, the jail authority will issue bonds periodically, and the county will use revenue from its general fund to pay the principal and interest on the debt through the authority.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • The shift boosts the catalyst’s efficiency to activate hydrogen and selectively cleave the internal carbon bonds of the plastic.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Definition of bond
Noun
  • Tying them together are black grosgrain bows, a throwback Brock Collection signature.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Hudson went on to speak about the depth of the water in the area where their boat was, saying that towards the stern, the water was about waist-deep, but towards the bow, the water was deeper.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • Although it had never been used on a major-league pitcher before, the less invasive option meant Skubal would be able to return to throwing quickly.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Joanna Gaines' Magnolia has newness easing into fall, including antique gold accent decor, brown plaid pillows and green plaid quilts, floral serving bowls and pitchers, block print napkin sets, stoneware brie bakers and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of pitcher
Verb
  • That was a goalless draw for the men’s team against Petrolul Ploiesti in August 1995 being followed by a 1-0 loss in Romania to exit the now defunct Cup Winners’ Cup at the qualifying stage.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • But prices at the pump began to climb again after Iran resumed attacks on ships trying to exit the strait and after the US retaliated and put a blockade on Iranian ports.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of exit
Noun
  • But prior to the implementation of the new law, defendants accused of such offenses were often granted release through a proportional bail amount, or even a personal recognizance bond, which meant no upfront money was required for release.
    — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • She was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court in August.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of recognizance
Noun
  • The feature is also available as an in-browser weathercast, where users can select a location and view local and regional weather data on a loop, rather than clicking through it — true to the television form.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • This risks amplifying stereotypes through personalization, creating a feedback loop where AI's initial assumptions are reinforced.
    — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • As the trawler floated around Lake Jesup, the hose sucked in thousands of gallons of the murky beige-and-green water, and siphoned it into a holding tank.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
  • Choose one in a playful color to brighten up a plain white tank or graphic tee.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of tank
Verb
  • Trump then took the microphone and moved the conversation onto Balogun’s red card.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Turkey moved fastest, deploying troops to its base and airlifting food within days, a role that also nudged Ankara's own reading of the Gulf.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of move

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