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
While the government has bailed out airlines in the past, the government does not typically bail out a single airline.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Caracas bailed out Cuba by sending millions of barrels of oil to fill the gaping economic hole left by the collapse of the Soviet Union, its chief sponsor and political mentor until the early 90s.
—Carlos Manuel Alvarez, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Both suspects then bailed out of the vehicle and ran.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Artist Alma Allen ended up being named as the American representative, but not before others, including photographer William Eggleston and sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud, reportedly bailed out first.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Royals reliever Nick Mears gave up a run, but was bailed out by a sliding catch from Kyle Isbel.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Machado, who bailed out of sheriff’s custody, remains free on her own recognizance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The game was penalty-free until there was 59 seconds left in the second, and Tampa bailed out the B’s.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Lugo was bailed out by a couple of stellar double plays.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Caracas bailed out Cuba by sending millions of barrels of oil to fill the gaping economic hole left by the collapse of the Soviet Union, its chief sponsor and political mentor until the early 90s.
—Carlos Manuel Alvarez, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Both suspects then bailed out of the vehicle and ran.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Artist Alma Allen ended up being named as the American representative, but not before others, including photographer William Eggleston and sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud, reportedly bailed out first.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Royals reliever Nick Mears gave up a run, but was bailed out by a sliding catch from Kyle Isbel.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Machado, who bailed out of sheriff’s custody, remains free on her own recognizance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The game was penalty-free until there was 59 seconds left in the second, and Tampa bailed out the B’s.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Lugo was bailed out by a couple of stellar double plays.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed out
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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With the Royals using multiple relievers in Friday’s loss — six, after starter Michael Wacha exited — there was a chance his name would be called at some point Saturday afternoon.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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He was rescued and later arrested.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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After staff members broke up the altercation for a second time, several individuals, including Hayes and two of her daughters, were moved to a grassy area beside the school building, according to the affidavit.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Fugaz moved to this location early last year—the former spot was, though somewhat unbelievable, even smaller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Wahl said the three victims' actions likely saved 140 children, according to Al Jazeera.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Tom Clancy’s literary all-American action hero Jack Ryan saved the world in quite a few movies − played by a bunch of A-listers – before coming to TV.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Earlier Thursday afternoon, the plane departed Akron Fulton Regional Airport — just a few miles from the crash site — before the pilot turned back and canceled the landing for unknown reasons, WEWS reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Maddie Eisler, a Manhattan Pilates instructor, was trying to explain why Shaggy got the shakes.—
Natalie Meade,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The crowd went wild as a cast of dancers peeled off to reveal seven figures on stage against the backdrop of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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According to Nadar, Balzac believed that a photograph was a material remnant of that which had been photographed, the resulting image akin to a spectral skin peeled off its subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Heartland recruit Sammy Atkinson went 3-for-4 with three runs and two triples, including a leadoff triple that sparked a three-run seventh as the Celtics (16-14) came back from a 5-3 deficit.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Bailed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed%20out. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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