bail 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bailnext
1
as in bond

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2
as in bow

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3
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
  • Wardlaw, a homeless man who prosecutors said frequently slept on the Greenbelt and believed people on scooters were after him, was held in custody without bond.
    — Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
  • She has since been released on bond and has been ordered to have no contact with her daughter.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of bond
Noun
  • Everyone is pretty curious about how these murders just sort of tied themselves up with a neat little bow.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • Its concluding images emphasise a clichéd concept of motherhood, as though to put a neat bow on what was in fact a more complex story of trust, patience and everyday courage.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • Even pitchers such as Tyler Zuber and Michael Petersen, who did not start, were pushed into larger roles as the bullpen carried a heavier workload.
    — Tyler M. Carmona July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Already this portal cycle, Georgia has added seven new pitchers, including the addition of Flores, who brings the heat on the mound.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of pitcher
Verb
  • But with many of the bosses atop those agencies exiting, a new concern over what that may mean is starting.
    — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The path for a startup to exit and provide returns to investors is narrowing at the same time, according to Magnitt.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 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
  • Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 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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