1
as in exiting
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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2
as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bailing out
Melanie Anzidei and Meg Linehan got behind the bare facts to explain in full how and why the NWSL fought so hard to stop Rodman bailing out of the United States as a free agent.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump has previously punished or threatened all four leaders for failing to fall in line with his demands, while boosting and bailing out allies who show loyalty.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dallas could have won back-to-back games but left looking like a team that can’t count on its offense bailing out the defense on a weekly basis.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
The administration drew backlash last month after agreeing to provide $20 billion in currency support to help stabilize the Argentine peso, a move critics have characterized as effectively bailing out Argentina.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The term moral hazard entered the popular lexicon during the 2008 global financial crisis, which Sorkin chronicled in his hit book Too Big to Fail, to explain the widespread fear that bailing out banks would set a damaging precedent by rescuing them from the consequences of their own actions.
—Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Democrats are using a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina to claim Republicans care more about bailing out foreign governments than helping Americans at home.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Volumes have been written about the strategic mistakes that saw Intel go from dominating the microprocessor market in the ’90s to becoming a company in need of bailing out today.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Because cigarette sales declined faster than expected, some states faced the choice of bailing out their tobacco funds or risk defaulting.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Trump has previously punished or threatened all four leaders for failing to fall in line with his demands, while boosting and bailing out allies who show loyalty.
—Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Dallas could have won back-to-back games but left looking like a team that can’t count on its offense bailing out the defense on a weekly basis.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
The administration drew backlash last month after agreeing to provide $20 billion in currency support to help stabilize the Argentine peso, a move critics have characterized as effectively bailing out Argentina.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The term moral hazard entered the popular lexicon during the 2008 global financial crisis, which Sorkin chronicled in his hit book Too Big to Fail, to explain the widespread fear that bailing out banks would set a damaging precedent by rescuing them from the consequences of their own actions.
—Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Democrats are using a $20 billion lifeline to Argentina to claim Republicans care more about bailing out foreign governments than helping Americans at home.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Volumes have been written about the strategic mistakes that saw Intel go from dominating the microprocessor market in the ’90s to becoming a company in need of bailing out today.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Because cigarette sales declined faster than expected, some states faced the choice of bailing out their tobacco funds or risk defaulting.
—Marc Joffe, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailing out
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The Canadian team hugged coach Scott Moir after exiting the ice, the legendary Olympian who holds three gold and two silver medals in ice dance for Canada.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here was RussField exiting a black limo at the Ambassador Hotel, in a gown and tux, photographers clamoring for a shot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Armenia didn’t need rescuing.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Brookhaven Police Department has earned a Compassionate Police Department Award from PETA in recognition of officers' swift response and professionalism in rescuing a 3-month-old puppy who was allegedly abused live on Twitch.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The two-day road trip would also mark Guthrie’s first time moving away from home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Where is Ellen DeGeneres moving now?—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The administration says this is a cost-saving solution for Americans at a time when rising energy bills are causing concern around the country.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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One glaring problem is found in Olde Town Arvada, where connecting from the light rail to departing bus service in a timely manner is impossible.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under normal procedures, departing astronauts don't leave the space station until a few days after their replacements arrive.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bowell is charged in the March 29, 2025 death of Ann Seidl, 54, who was struck while running along County Highway Y in the Town of Dunn and pronounced dead at the scene, according to WEAU, WQOW and WKRC.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pipes running along exterior walls with little or no insulation.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mia Sotelo, a student at Forney High School and an organizer of Thursday’s walkout, said students from her campus, as well as North Forney High School, are walking out in solidarity with schools in Minnesota that have been affected by the immigration crackdown.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The duo remained friends after the show, and Jackson, alongside Matt Bomer, presented Berlanti with the Governors Award at the 2024 Emmy Awards, walking out to the Dawson’s Creek theme.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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The wallpaper was peeling off the walls, the windows needed to be redone and the siding needed updating.—
Celia Fernandez
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Bailing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailing%20out. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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