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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bail
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Police said the three arrested in the past week remain on bail pending further inquiries.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 June 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The country’s sovereign wealth fund had bailed him out in 2023 when a real estate deal on Central Park South went bad.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in lieu of $4 million bail, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Police said the three arrested in the past week remain on bail pending further inquiries.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
Still, the pair wouldn’t make anything in 2023; Lorde always bailed on their plans.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The country’s sovereign wealth fund had bailed him out in 2023 when a real estate deal on Central Park South went bad.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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He was ordered released on a $50,000 appearance bond.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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He was held on a $100,000 bond and later brought to Danielson Superior Court for a same-day arraignment.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Azores are a destination ideally seen from the bow of a ship, like the salty whalers of yore.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The junior pitcher earned the win in relief and delivered a two-out, walk-off single in the 10th inning, sending the Bobcats back to state with a 4-3 win over Brimfield/Elmwood in the Class 2A East Peoria Supersectional at the EastSide Centre.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The personal blender cup is perfect for morning smoothies, frozen drinks, or dressings, while the 64-ounce pitcher works great for large-batch beverages.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This demographic shift is creating a double whammy for employers: Not only are fewer people seeking new opportunities, but a significant portion of the experienced workforce will soon exit the market.—
Duane Tursi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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He is charged with intoxication manslaughter and was released two days later on a personal recognizance bond.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Retton was released from custody after paying a $1,500 personal recognizance bond, according to court information reviewed by Rolling Stone.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Unsurprisingly, the likely damage caused by Abrams tanks driving down Washington’s civilian streets was also an issue raised back in 1991.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The neckline of the tank and the skirt’s hemline included white and clear crystal sequins.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The two new fire stations, plus the new fire department headquarters that is set to hold a relocated Fire Station 4, are being moved at the recommendation of a 2021 plan that looked to lower emergency response times.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Word moved around the ticket-holders, likely waiting for Novak Djokovic’s match to follow this one, that one of their own was doing something special.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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