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
He was later bailed out by Loy Harrison, a local farmer who was also identified as a Klansman.
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Brian Unger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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
Brian Unger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 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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His college career ended with a colossal what-if when McCoy exited the 2009 BCS Championship game against Alabama with an injury.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Thompson, one of just a handful of newcomers who did not play at the 4 Nations, exited later in the second after blocking a shot and did not return.—
Stephen Whyno,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shmuely and Yossi, two incredibly kind and compassionate medics wearing kippot – from Boca of all places- rescued me.—
Lori Brock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters rescued that person along with two others who were trapped on the second floor.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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While the win at Everton moved the team up into the top four, victory in United’s final match of February last season only moved them up to 14th in the Premier League table.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fellow passengers were moved and amazed to witness a former president stuck in typical airport delays alongside them.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Conrad and returning all-league left fielder Kai Cesare had diving catches that saved multiple runs for San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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BanksPhotos/Getty Images Even after the impact of decades-high inflation in recent years and an elevated interest rate climate that still has a long way to cool further, $50,000 represents a sizable sum of money saved.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Scott departed for his alma mater, Princeton, after the Falcons lost to North Carolina in the Round of 64 in the 2004 NCAA Tournament.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the car carrying him departed the police station, a photographer captured another indelible image, of the former Prince slumped in the back seat, wide-eyed and slack-jawed—the boy for whom the chimes once pealed looking very much like a man for whom the bell now tolls.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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The fans never got an opportunity to give a grateful goodbye, Pat Riley resigning on an early summer afternoon 36 years ago after the end of a lost season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, a pair of early close calls got him into the rest of the year’s signature events.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 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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Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.—
Evan Hill,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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After Rivera’s kick went towards the goal, the ball bounced off the Raptors goalkeeper, only for Angel Diaz to get the rebound and score from point-blank range for his first goal of the season.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Bailed out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed%20out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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