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
Prior to word of the first service member's rescue, social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where a TV channel affiliated with Iranian state television said earlier that at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet.
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Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Prior to word of the rescue, social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where a TV channel affiliated with Iranian state television said earlier that at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet.
—Sam Mednick, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
It was raised the same night and he was bailed out.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
A lot of people who get bailed out by family don’t admit it.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Baker also tried to work out the math of how much the group had raised and who had been bailed out of jail.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Arkansas Online, 4 Apr. 2026
Prior to word of the rescue, social media footage showed American drones, aircraft and helicopters flying over the mountainous region where a TV channel affiliated with Iranian state television said earlier that at least one pilot bailed out of the fighter jet.
—Sam Mednick, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
It was raised the same night and he was bailed out.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
A lot of people who get bailed out by family don’t admit it.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Baker also tried to work out the math of how much the group had raised and who had been bailed out of jail.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 24 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed out
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The contest was delayed for about 10 minutes in the fourth after plate umpire Ron Kulpa exited due to taking a foul ball off his mask.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Michael Lorenzen took the mound with conviction to be part of the solution at Coors Field, and exited in disgrace.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San Gabriel River in January.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Other animals were rescued from cruel or unhealthy situations.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His income moved dramatically from year to year, from a high of around $166 million in 2021 to a low of around $8 million the following year.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Medics rushed Nyron to Brookdale University Hospital, but he could not be saved, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His low throw was dug out of the dirt by first baseman Max Farrell, who tagged the base for the ou and saved the official scorer on whether to rule a hit or an error.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Chosen as the replacement to the game mid at-bat with a runner on first base when Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton departed in the second inning, Rea had to get ready on the fly.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The chief communications officer role at OpenAI has remained vacant since Hannah Wong departed earlier this year.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The right-handed Bird got ahead of pinch-hitter Graham Pauley with two quick strikes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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It's got nearly 1,800 connections and many thousands of residences to serve.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That animal was slashed and bitten all over the body, and pieces of hide as big as a man’s hand had been peeled off.—
Frank Glaser,
Outdoor Life,
1 Apr. 2026
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Photos circulating across social media show that more than half of the mural had peeled off the walls.—
Eric Guzmán,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hoerner went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Monroe went from notable to notorious when, in 1952, journalist Aline Mosby first reported that a pinup calendar—featuring a ravishing blonde nude spread across red velvet—was in fact a photograph of the burgeoning star.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Bailed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed%20out. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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