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

With manager Dave Roberts electing to go closer by committee, at least in this round, Evan Phillips bailed out Tanner Scott in the ninth to earn the save. — Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Forced to spend the night in jail, Nick was bailed out by his wife, but was ordered by a court to live separately from his children, the youngest of whom was just seven months old at the time. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Daniels’ exit changed everything, and bailed out the Cowboys, who improved to 1-1. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Cornerbacks Rodrick Pleasant and Scooter Jackson appeared to get beat on multiple routes downfield, but they were bailed out by poor throws or receivers dropping passes. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026