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

Kisky wasted no time bailing out of his makeshift observation post. — Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026

And entering this week, a consensus is coalescing around the idea that last week's tentative firming in the majority of stocks will bail out investors not fully committed to the mega-cap leaders. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Los Angeles bailed out Yamamoto by scoring twice in the fifth. — CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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