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
According to police, one of the victims, the driver, bailed out of the car and fled the area on foot.
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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
Coleman plays Cheyenne Barnes, Andi’s (Smith) messy sister, who, within her first appearance on the show in the premiere, needed to be bailed out of jail.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Oil from free America bailed out the virtue-signaling, totally incompetent Democrats here.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Neo Langston, a social media influencer often photographed with the singer, bailed out of the Los Angeles Police Department’s jail for $60,000 over the weekend, records show.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But Ball was bailed out and fouled on a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired and Karaban came through with a big-time shot from the wing to take a two-point lead.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
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
Coleman plays Cheyenne Barnes, Andi’s (Smith) messy sister, who, within her first appearance on the show in the premiere, needed to be bailed out of jail.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Oil from free America bailed out the virtue-signaling, totally incompetent Democrats here.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Neo Langston, a social media influencer often photographed with the singer, bailed out of the Los Angeles Police Department’s jail for $60,000 over the weekend, records show.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
But Ball was bailed out and fouled on a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired and Karaban came through with a big-time shot from the wing to take a two-point lead.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed out
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the years that followed, the computer giant lost market share and eventually exited the PC business.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Its 24 crew members were rescued.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people have been rescued so far and the cause is unclear.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Informal currency exchange houses have also moved funds across borders outside the reach of conventional banking oversight.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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In mid-2025, Urquhart and Kelley moved their deal from Amazon’s Wondery to SiriusXM.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Like a mangrove in a hurricane, that root structure that bound them together may very well be what saved it all.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her insistence also is part of what saved Malinovsky’s life.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Crews and aircraft have departed Tel Aviv and plans are in the works to remove crews in Dubai, a spokesman said.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after Barrera’s firing, co-star Jenna Ortega departed the film, as well as new director Christopher Landon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Birmingham lost twice to El Camino Real in league play and got a third chance when South East and Marquez forfeited their semifinal game, forcing the City Section to reinstate Birmingham, which had lost to Marquez in the first round.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The downtown Dallas dinner spot got a jolt again when chef-owner Paul Ko hired RJ Yoakum, formerly of Dallas restaurant Georgie.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 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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But as Wilson handed off to wrecking ball Marshawn Lynch, Hightower peeled off left tackle Russell Okung’s block and took down Lynch — with his bad arm — at the 1-yard line.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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With Powell missing his third straight game because of a strained right groin, the Heat went with the starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Adebayo for the third consecutive game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The video immediately went viral, with many questioning why the city shut down what appeared to be a calm event.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bailed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed%20out. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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