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
Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Mecklenburg’s bail policies were developed in 2019 by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Carla Archie, former Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch and other court officials, including District Attorney Spencer Merriweather.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Because these might be the very skills that bail you out when you’re faced with a layoff, desire a raise, seek to make a career pivot, or are launching a business.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Perez is being held on $530,000 bail, according to jail records.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Mecklenburg’s bail policies were developed in 2019 by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Carla Archie, former Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth Trosch and other court officials, including District Attorney Spencer Merriweather.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The actor also cut short some media commitments the day prior — and reportedly bailed on a swanky private dinner held with his director, Noah Baumbach, and fellow castmembers — due to a bad sinus infection.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Because these might be the very skills that bail you out when you’re faced with a layoff, desire a raise, seek to make a career pivot, or are launching a business.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Verb
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Center Jonny King exited last week’s matchup against North Carolina with a back injury and is pushing to return against Rice next Thursday night.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kevorian Barnes exits with injury TCU wasn’t able to get out of the game completely healthy, as starting running back Kevorian Barnes exited the game in the first half after getting hit on a 7-yard carry.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a 21-page ruling, Talwani found that ICE holding an 18-year-old migrant arrested on charges of shoplifting without a bond hearing violated his due process rights.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for bonds, Bilkie said, investors may want to keep a mix of maturities, essentially having an equal portion in short term, intermediate term, and long-term bond funds.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The frock featured a soft, angular neckline along with a thigh-high slit and large bow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Known for his bold use of color, playful bows, and signature heart motifs, Kelly’s work mixed joy and wit with sharp social commentary.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Urquidy, though, is as good a hope as any the Tigers have for a pitcher who could bolster their staff.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Just as former star pitcher Mark Mulder was about to make his speech in his new green jacket, the ballpark’s fire alarm rang out.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plants can’t move like people do, so they are exposed to the sun all day long, Fuller said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both offenses are moving with little resistance thus far.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to online Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office records, Cruz, 60, was released on his own recognizance the same day.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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But some people are released unconditionally, referred to as release on their own recognizance.—
Christine Scott-Hayward,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Understand how long deployments take, what training is required, and whether the data strategy creates a feedback loop for continual improvement.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Without explicit feedback loops—behavioral signals, retraining pipelines and active learning mechanisms—most models get stale over time.—
Keshav Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The tank-like Gepard has a turret with a pair of 35mm automatic cannon firing almost 20 rounds a second, guided by the Gepard’s own radar.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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An environmental services worker in Sacramento, California died this week after passing out inside a tank at a Costco store, according to local fire officials.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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