as in exited
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bailed
At an equally certain point, her fans and many of her critic champions bailed, at least for many years.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
He has now been bailed pending further investigation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The actor also cut short some media commitments the day prior — and reportedly bailed on a swanky private dinner held with his director, Noah Baumbach, and fellow castmembers — due to a bad sinus infection.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Thielen bailed Young out of a lot of third-down situations over the past two years, and that’s now over.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
The teen had previously been arrested at his home the day after the crash, was bailed, and then brought back into custody after breaching his bail conditions, per the AAP.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Yet, contrarian traders have largely bailed on their bets against the stock over the past year because the momentum appears to be unceasing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Just before the summer, Putin bailed on a round of peace talks in Turkey, despite receiving an invitation from Zelensky.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
Wazzu filled the spot on the schedule after Wake Forest bailed.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 6 Aug. 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
He has now been bailed pending further investigation.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The actor also cut short some media commitments the day prior — and reportedly bailed on a swanky private dinner held with his director, Noah Baumbach, and fellow castmembers — due to a bad sinus infection.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Thielen bailed Young out of a lot of third-down situations over the past two years, and that’s now over.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
The teen had previously been arrested at his home the day after the crash, was bailed, and then brought back into custody after breaching his bail conditions, per the AAP.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Yet, contrarian traders have largely bailed on their bets against the stock over the past year because the momentum appears to be unceasing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Just before the summer, Putin bailed on a round of peace talks in Turkey, despite receiving an invitation from Zelensky.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2025
Wazzu filled the spot on the schedule after Wake Forest bailed.
—Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed
Verb
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Jauan Jennings both exited Sunday's 17-13 season-opening win over the Seattle Seahawks with hamstring and shoulder injuries, respectively, and both didn't return.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Boise Pride moved the route from the heart of downtown to River Street, between South 13th and 9th streets.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fire crossed Dinkey Creek and moved north toward Oak Flat.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Glenn Martens for Maison Margiela Succeeding John Galliano—who departed the brand after 10 years in December of 2024—Martens is currently the creative director at both Maison Margiela and Diesel, connected through their parent company OTB Group.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Boise State football got the train back on the tracks last Friday night, torching Eastern Washington 51-14 in the Broncos’ home opener to get to 1-1 on the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Following in the menswear trend of the night, Lenny Kravitz went sans shirt at the MTV VMAs.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two 12-year-old girls escaped the fire.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Families escaped to calm waters for canoeing, hiking, and long afternoons spent idling on the shore.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vehicle that Routh had fled in — the black Nissan Xterra — also bore a license plate that was not registered to the car, according to the court filing.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twelve days after Smith fled, authorities received a call that two men had been shot while on a hunting trip near Kiana.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to round things out, a couple volleyball-centric stories, as the Cards started their 2025 campaign last week.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bhutia quit his corporate life and started a cloud kitchen in 2023.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Bailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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