Synonyms of bail out

bail out

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exit
• move
• depart
• get
• go
• peel off
• walk out
• pull out
• get off
• cut out
• run along
• dig out
• sally (forth)
• go off
• push off
• evacuate
• escape
• clear out
• bail
• start
• pike (out or off)
• clear off
• pack (up or off)
• flee
• push on
• part
• take off
• beat it
• shove (off)
• step (along)
• bugger off
• quit
• fly
• bug out
• bug off
• take a powder
• book
• buzz (off)
• set out
• take a hike
• strike out
• hit the road
• withdraw
• retire
• run away
• pull stakes
• begone
• get out
• retreat
• emigrate
• go out
• step out
• skip
• vamoose
• scarper
• light out
• remove
• abandon
• abscond
• desert
• vacate
• forsake
• scram
• decamp
• adjourn
• scat
• mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come
• show up
• arrive
• remain
• stay
• turn up
• dwell
• settle
• abide
• close
• approach
• reach
• hit
• lodge
• land
• near
• tarry

2

as in to rescue

to remove from danger or harm

the government bailed out the savings and loan industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rescue
• save
• salvage
• deliver
• bring off
• recover
• liberate
• release
• free
• emancipate
• extricate
• manumit
• disentangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adventure
• risk
• compromise
• jeopardize
• endanger
• venture
• gamble (with)
• hazard
• imperil
• peril

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bail out

This last category should raise eyebrows in Santa Clara County, whose residents will see little benefit from bailing out BART, Muni or AC Transit. — Marc Joffe, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

The idea that Springfield will bail out Chicago and some future Democratic president will bail out Springfield has become a common scare tactic for Republicans on the campaign trail. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association estimates the bail out proposal could raise homeowners’ insurance costs 10% to 20% statewide, with residents in high fire risk areas facing increases three to five times that amount. — Brandon Okita, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Those utility accountability measures don’t seem to placate those who accuse Newsom of trying to bail out the power companies. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026