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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
Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, Walton allowed Kingston to be released Friday on a $100,000 bond with $10,000 cash immediately paid to the court after he was held initially without bail.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
In a philanthropic gesture, Leland Stanford bailed him out.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
At his initial court appearance on February 13, the judge set bail at $5 million, cash only, according to NBC affiliate Valley News Live.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Still, Walton allowed Kingston to be released Friday on a $100,000 bond with $10,000 cash immediately paid to the court after he was held initially without bail.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Or the babysitter bails last minute.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
In a philanthropic gesture, Leland Stanford bailed him out.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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Kennedy was arraigned Tuesday in court in Orangeburg County and denied bond.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Bogaerts and Rafaela share a special bond, despite never overlapping on Boston’s big-league roster.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And as if to put a bow on the anniversary, Weber and Finger have now written a book.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, these features strongly suggest the object was part of a bow drill — a device that spins a shaft using a bow and string to create rapid back-and-forth rotation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eshelman was drafted as a pitcher in 1976 by the Yankees before founding American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services specializing in entertainment and sports insurance.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fifteen people seeking to exit a popular backcountry zone off Interstate 80, often explored by beginners and advanced skiers alike, were caught in a massive avalanche that stretched the length of a football field.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The spokesperson said City Cruises has no plans to exit other ports.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He was released on his own recognizance without posting bond.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Busfield denies the allegations and was released from jail on his own recognizance in January pending trial.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Do the three veteran, free-agent starters acquired during the offseason — 34-year-old right-hander Michael Lorenzen, Tomoyuki Sugano (35), and lefty Jose Quintana (37) — have enough left in the tank to stabilize Colorado’s wobbly rotation?—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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About 30% to 40% of homes in New England rely on home heating oil, which involves filling up a tank that can last awhile.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Montage founder, Alan Fuerstman, personally moves into every new property for its first month of operations to ensure the brand’s signature five-star service is up to snuff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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