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
Before discretionary spending, before bailing out a relative, retirement contributions come first especially anything that captures a full 401(k) match, which is essentially free money left on the table otherwise.
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Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Companies are also bailing out of green-fuel research.
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Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
First, in 2008, one of the central features of the crisis response was a commitment to bailing out capital, but little emphasis on helping ordinary people.
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Ganesh Sitaraman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
But Horishima went off balance through the moguls, bailing out of his final jump.
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Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Companies are also bailing out of green-fuel research.
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Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
First, in 2008, one of the central features of the crisis response was a commitment to bailing out capital, but little emphasis on helping ordinary people.
—
Ganesh Sitaraman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
But Horishima went off balance through the moguls, bailing out of his final jump.
—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailing out
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An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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Professional assistance is also appropriate if the animal is trapped and needs rescuing, says Thomas Ward, training manager and wildlife biologist at Trutech Wildlife Service.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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So in addition to saving this place, everyone on Team Bear now has to try to earn a Michelin star on a night when they may be least equipped to do their best work.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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The district is in the central part of Palm Beach County, running along the coast.
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Her car was found with its engine still running along the Blue Route off-ramp to Route 1.
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That meant three rounds of interviews, three onboarding cycles and three rounds of institutional knowledge walking out the door.
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Ten minutes later, the outgoing England captain was walking out with Ben Duckett after promoting himself to open the batting in the chase.
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But paint has also been seen peeling off the bottom (that's unusual).
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As soon as the snow melts—even if there’s still a little lingering on the ground—you’ll spot locals peeling off layers and heading outdoors en masse.
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“Bailing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailing%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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