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
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Ruiz’s family members in Alabama sold tamales and organized a raffle of an ornate belt buckle to raise funds for bail.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The defense hasn’t bailed them out, either.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The roommate, identified as a 53-year-old man, was arrested without incident and taken to Sacramento County Main Jail where he was being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Ruiz’s family members in Alabama sold tamales and organized a raffle of an ornate belt buckle to raise funds for bail.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Browne transferred to Chapel Hill, but bailed to go back to Purdue later in the spring.
—The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The defense hasn’t bailed them out, either.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Verb
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The Mean Girls star exited the series in 2006, leaving Poehler and the Late Night host with two additional years together before Poehler left in 2008.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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Harrison exited in the second quarter after hitting his head on the turf after catching a 21-yard pass from Jacoby Brissett.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Leavitts have said that sharing these experiences has deepened their bond and helped others feel less alone.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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That agenda has led to a volatile peso currency and seen investors aggressively dump Argentine stocks and bonds.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fitting rooms, framed with a bow at the entrance, will be a luxury tent-like atmosphere providing ample space for try-ons and new, pivoting LED lights for better lighting when trying on clothes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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If the wrapping paper has a design, the bow is solid.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each set includes one mug, a creamer pitcher, and a serving pot along with a lid that fits every piece to top it off.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Heck, he might not even be used to the rhythms and routines of the majors, considering that NPB pitchers typically start on six days’ rest.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Green’s 49-yard run scramble moved the Razorbacks to the Texas A&M 39 just before the 2-minute timeout of the fourth quarter.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Calderhead focuses on the British tactic, enacted two days after the initial attack, of moving their fleet into Flushing Bay to anchor for the night.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The man was released from jail a few days after his arrest on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond while his case is pending, court records show.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Among the attendees was Nick Sortor, who was arrested outside an ICE facility in Portland last week and later released on his own recognizance.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bottoms also have flat rivets at the back and watch pocket, single needle stitching construction, back darter risers, and three-point belt loops for a sleek look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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The new design also features a backstrap, clip, and metal loop rivet, giving fans multiple ways to personalize their look.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The addition, intended for anyone age 10 and older, is a fish tank filter that can be attached to a tropical aquarium.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile the cast learned to free dive in a massive, state-of-the-art 680,000-gallon water tank.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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