bail 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bailnext
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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
He was freed on bail again Friday and will be sentenced October 26 on the affray charge, which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. — CNN Money, 24 July 2026 The judge did not set a trial date or address the issue of bail. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Verb
The shift to a squad-cost rule tethered more tightly to revenues has made competing with the richest even harder, and averaging player profits over three years under SCR has narrowed the scope for quick sales to bail clubs out. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026 How many times is Brian going to need the trade deadline to bail him out of suspect roster construction? — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 10 July 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
  • During a September 2025 interview with PEOPLE to promote her movie Adulthood, Lourd, who is the daughter of the late Carrie Fisher, reflected on how motherhood has helped strengthen her and Roberts’ bond.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • For those most interested in income protection, one approach is to set up part of your nest egg to produce a predictable amount of income every year through interest-bearing bonds and certificates of deposit.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of bond
Noun
  • Pair it with the Baby Crop Tee below, and accessorize with the Go with the Bow High Ponytail Cap, which has an adjustable bow closure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The doll exudes holiday glam in her floor-length, bold-red dress (reading as timeless and not tacky, courtesy of a sweetheart neckline, oversized bow detail, and voluminous skirt).
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of bow
Noun
  • The journeyman pitcher dominated his former Twins teammates Wednesday.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Allen is a pitcher who committed to Georgia Tech baseball in December.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of pitcher
Verb
  • Following a consultation with Groeschner, Schmitt exited the game and slowly walked off the field.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Iran remains incentivized to exercise maximum control over shipping traffic entering and exiting the oil-rich region.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of exit
Noun
  • He was released from the Pulaski County jail that day on his own recognizance.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of recognizance
Noun
  • The rural community has for years worked to build a loop railroad and transfer facility for cargo and grain.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • To outsiders, interior design may seem like a continuous loop of selecting fabric swatches, flying between High Point and Salone del Mobile, and cultivating relationships over long lunches.
    — Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Fire crews responded as a precaution after the Amazon truck’s methane tank was compromised, requiring it to be safely offloaded before the vehicle could be moved, according to CHP logs.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
  • If the valve shut off properly, the tank will empty and won’t refill.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026
Definition of tank
Verb
  • The Tigers won for just the second time in six games to start a three-city West Coast swing and moved within 3 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot in the American League.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • If the proposal moves forward, corporate demographic data related to employee race and gender would be less available to the public.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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