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
Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
According to Guevara’s lawyer, Giovanni Diaz, the journalist’s family attempted to pay the $7,500 bail that he was granted last week by Georgia immigration judge James Ward, but their payment was denied.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Just like Netanyahu manufactured this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be highly alarmed about increasing attempts by the failing Israeli regime to get others to bail it out and to expand the flames to the region and beyond.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Verb
Naylor is being held without bail at the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center in Burley.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
According to Guevara’s lawyer, Giovanni Diaz, the journalist’s family attempted to pay the $7,500 bail that he was granted last week by Georgia immigration judge James Ward, but their payment was denied.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Noun
Herndon wanted a way out of the fight and the referee bailed him out.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Just like Netanyahu manufactured this war to destroy diplomacy, the world should be highly alarmed about increasing attempts by the failing Israeli regime to get others to bail it out and to expand the flames to the region and beyond.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Verb
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These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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People must exit the terminal by 10 p.m., unless meeting a late-arriving plane.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Many wealthy families categorize art as conventional investments, like stocks or bonds.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both are being held without bond in Frederick County, with bail reviews scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
1 July 2025
Noun
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So, offer a grateful bow at the sushi grave before heading out for more omakase.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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All five of those pitchers, including Abbott, are now All-Stars.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The New York Yankees desperately need to add a starting pitcher this season.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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She was released shortly after on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond and later entered a no-contest plea in court.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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She was released from jail after posting a personal recognizance bond of $1,500.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Sheen Falls Lodge is only a few miles outside the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile loop that traces the coastline of the relaveragh Peninsula.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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But with two loops of the Mûr, another debate was over when the winner would attack — on the first loop, with 15km to go, or up the final climb.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The truck also includes a 107-foot aerial device with a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump and a 500-gallon onboard water tank, allowing for elevated fire suppression operations.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Toss it over a tank and joggers at the airport or wear it with a slip dress for dinner by the water.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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