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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
CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
As of Thursday afternoon, he was being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong investors bailed him out in exchange for 70% of the property.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Scherzer ordered Hemphill to remain jailed without bail after prosecutors raised concerns that his predicament, combined with his wealth and connections - including a history of philanthropy and family real estate holdings — could give him the means and incentive to flee the country.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
As of Thursday afternoon, he was being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sami does almost bail on the shoot after her car gets stolen.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Apr. 2025
Hong Kong investors bailed him out in exchange for 70% of the property.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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The doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
3 May 2025
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The pace of our routines changed, priorities reshuffled, and for many, the social bonds that once anchored us began to loosen.—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Scherzinger has much to look forward to following her final bow, including a wedding to fiancé Thom Evans, who popped the question in June 2023.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Their arsenal typically includes bows, hammers, and other close-range weapons, further distinguishing their way of life from the militarized WLF.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moore was one of the four players the Reds acquired from the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Luis Castillo at the trade deadline in 2022.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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He was called up to make his debut last May, and hasn't gone down since, instantly becoming one of the best pitchers in the league.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
Verb
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While the circumstances at each fashion house were unique, with some designers resigning and others exiting at the end of their latest contract, the end result points to another youthquake moment.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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But since Scherzer exited early from his season debut, the Blue Jays have been scrambling for a fifth starter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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He was released on his own recognizance, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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He was then released on his own recognizance, according to a news release from the Office of Attorney General.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There’s trekking pole attachment loops, a stretchy outer pocket with room enough for a layer or rain jacket, and the combination of a roll-top closure, compression straps and full length side zip makes accessing everything super easy.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Build Feedback Loops That Invite Lived Experience Into Process Effective third space organizations build feedback loops that move in every direction—top down, bottom up, and laterally—with transparency, accountability, and storytelling at their core.—
Mary Hemphill, PhD,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The first animals have joined the tanks at the upcoming Sea Life Florida Aquarium in Winter Haven.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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The tanks were drained last year, but Baehr told CBS News in 2023 that the military didn't do much to help individual families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Besides privatization, there's also been talk of possibly moving the USPS under the control of the U.S. Department of Commerce.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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