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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2
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
A lot of people who get bailed out by family don’t admit it.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Baker also tried to work out the math of how much the group had raised and who had been bailed out of jail.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
Rather than accept this fact, however, central planners have continued to try to force people out of their vehicles, despite their preferences for this form of transportation, and pressure taxpayers to bail out an inefficient system.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
These productions took place just as the Great Recession was about to mow down the lives and livelihoods of dedicated workers, many of whom lost more than their homes as banks were bailed out despite their predatory shenanigans.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Baker also tried to work out the math of how much the group had raised and who had been bailed out of jail.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
Rather than accept this fact, however, central planners have continued to try to force people out of their vehicles, despite their preferences for this form of transportation, and pressure taxpayers to bail out an inefficient system.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
These productions took place just as the Great Recession was about to mow down the lives and livelihoods of dedicated workers, many of whom lost more than their homes as banks were bailed out despite their predatory shenanigans.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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McLean was sensational before exiting.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The rush of investors looking to exit private credit funds at Apollo, Blue Owl, Blackstone, BlackRock, and Cliffwater has hit unprecedented levels, raising the specter of prolonged pressure on the firms, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In at least six instances, people have survived the operations, spurring efforts to find and rescue them in most cases.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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On March 29th, a private contractor flew a 727 jet into the airport at Da Nang on a mission to rescue women and children.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The instinctive Moon moves through your 11th House of Shared Hopes, trining surprising Uranus in your talkative 3rd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Groundwater tests in 1992 reveal gasoline was moving towards the Morningside house.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rental car bookings through the platform may also offer another way to save.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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In the film, middle school teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) is recruited to help save Earth because of his history as a cell biologist with some iconoclastic ideas about life in the universe.—
Tara Haelle,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2026
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The small plane had just departed from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) and was on its way to Boston when the issue occurred, according to news outlet Nantucket Current.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The vessel was allegedly scheduled to depart on July 9, 2023, but in late June, the victims repeatedly asked for travel documents, per the affidavit.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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After getting them down with the aid of a ladder, the store assistant had to wipe off the dust.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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After Dallas got even, Ryan Hartman's power-play goal with 9 seconds left in the second period put Minnesota up 4-3.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Nets, who went 26-56 last season, have lost four consecutive season finales.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chisholm peeled off three $100 bills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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