1
as in exited
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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as in rescued
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bailed out
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.
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Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The borrowing would be through the sale of municipal bonds, the first such sale since the state bailed out the city in 2018 of nearly $550 million in debt — a move that sparked controversy at the time.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
He was bailed out of the Marion County jail on a $5,000 cash bond on March 15.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Mar. 2026
Both brothers remain jailed and cannot be bailed out.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to police, one of the victims, the driver, bailed out of the car and fled the area on foot.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
However, Glenn was just a little off kilter and bailed out of the triple loop.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Yet the government bailed out farmers because they were harmed by tariffs.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
But during his program, after landing his quad flip, Malinin bailed out of his famed quad axel, settling instead for a single axel.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The borrowing would be through the sale of municipal bonds, the first such sale since the state bailed out the city in 2018 of nearly $550 million in debt — a move that sparked controversy at the time.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
He was bailed out of the Marion County jail on a $5,000 cash bond on March 15.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 16 Mar. 2026
Both brothers remain jailed and cannot be bailed out.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to police, one of the victims, the driver, bailed out of the car and fled the area on foot.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
However, Glenn was just a little off kilter and bailed out of the triple loop.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Yet the government bailed out farmers because they were harmed by tariffs.
—Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
But during his program, after landing his quad flip, Malinin bailed out of his famed quad axel, settling instead for a single axel.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed out
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Vasil exited Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with right elbow soreness.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Police deployed tear gas to force him out before the suspect exited the vehicle and pointed a firearm at officers, prompting them to open fire, according to Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Oakland Zoo rescued Mia and another tiger named Lola from a roadside zoo in Oklahoma in 2022.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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More than 100 cats were rescued from an Arvada home over the past week after the homeowners were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty, police said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Late last year, Arthurell moved into an existing foster home in Sydney, where two children were already living under the care of an elderly woman, 2GB reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mom with no symptoms had stage 4 colorectal cancer — and a rare surgery saved her life.—
,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tramon Mark saved the Texas men's basketball season with a clutch jumper in the final seconds Wednesday of the Longhorns' First Four game against North Carolina State.—
American Statesman sports desk,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Braves offense took over as soon as Bello departed.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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This sort of success came as somewhat of a surprise, as former defensive line coach Al Davis departed from the program the summer before the 2025 season.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two innings later, Team USA got its first two runs in the same manner but offered a contrast in styles.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hensley and Anderson obviously had plenty of fans in the building and got the loudest ovations.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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As a result, newer Jewish immigrants have peeled off from Jüdische Stimme.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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One very funny snippet has Elvis giving a sweet peck on the cheek to a little girl at the lip of the stage followed by what appears to be her big sister latching her lips onto him like a mollusk before being peeled off by her mother.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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Remembering this period, Petzold went quiet for a moment, studying the air behind me as if someone might materialize there.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The brother went inside to find that Jennifer Marsaw and Dawson had been shot.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Bailed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed%20out. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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