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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
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bannon was freed on $5 million bail.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
The Packers and their fans now find themselves in a familiar situation, hoping Aaron Rodgers bails them out.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Prosecutors from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office requested a $1,000 bail for Futrell, who faces charges of assault and battery on a police officer, disturbing a public assembly, interfering with an election official, interfering with a voter and resisting arrest.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Bannon was freed on $5 million bail.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
When her family posts bail, Vizguerra will be released while her broader legal efforts to stay in the country — and fight her deportation — play out in both immigration and federal courts.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
The Packers and their fans now find themselves in a familiar situation, hoping Aaron Rodgers bails them out.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their bond was deep, joyful, and unmistakable to anyone who witnessed it.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One image Emerald showed me was this amazing 1950s picture of a woman wrapped up in cellophane, like a gift with a bow around the middle.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is a roof deck with a hot tub, a bar for evening gatherings and nature presentations, and a hammock in the bow for those with a taste for traditional Amazonian travel.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pitchers face charges of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery and money laundering.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Fellow pitcher Will Klein also sent a message to Vesia during a conversation with reporters after the series ended with the Dodgers' victory.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Braun was released on his own recognizance after roughly an hour behind bars.—
Jami Ganz,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Court records show in December 2023 Border Patrol encountered him and detained him, later releasing him on his own recognizance.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Whenever Heyward's name comes up for Hall of Fame consideration five years after his retirement, whoever is presenting his case should put Sunday night's game on a loop.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The world of November 18th has expanded in each previous book, from a personal loop to including more loopers—but now, the genre-pushing edges of the story blow outwards as Tara and the other loopers end up creating a headquarters of sorts in Bremen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The winners will be announced on February 16 at a gala event at the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, coinciding with the foundation’s think-tank event, The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI/Tech and Humankind.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Enrollment Though still growing overall, state economists reported in early January that K-12 enrollment numbers were nearly 42,500 lower than predicted, with signs of continuing downward trends moving forward.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Researchers at the University of Manchester, led by Professor Thomas Anthopoulos, have successfully stabilized perovskite solar cells, which could help move the low-cost technology into the global mass market.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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