1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out
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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
The federal government bailed out Fannie and Freddie in September 2008 to stave off catastrophic losses during the financial crisis, and their future has been a conundrum for policymakers in Washington ever since.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Ryan’s effort comes a day after Twins rookie Mike Paredes bailed out the entire pitching staff with a herculean effort in his major-league debut.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The airline shuttered in early May after its bid for a government bail out fell through.
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Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
Ryan’s effort comes a day after Twins rookie Mike Paredes bailed out the entire pitching staff with a herculean effort in his major-league debut.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
The airline shuttered in early May after its bid for a government bail out fell through.
—
Dj Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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Two roofs collapsed at the Park Place Apartments in the town of Newburgh, trapping a woman who had to be rescued by emergency officials, Wilder said.
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Detectives from Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff's office rescued a girl under 14 from a grown man who had traveled from Georgia to meet her this weekend, authorities said Sunday.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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According to the Northwestern Mutual survey, nearly three-quarters of Gen Z already have saved more than one year of income toward retirement.
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Despite the early closure announcement plastered on screens across Fan Fest, Netherlands fans are lingering to enjoy a final dance before departing.
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).
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Some stopped to peer down and snap pictures of the water itself — including sections of paint that had visibly peeled off — while others were more focused on getting a photo of the Washington Monument in the background.
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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