1
as in to exit
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 to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
The defendant has since bailed out and been released, according to court records.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
The Broncos showed that an erratic Bo Nix cannot bail out a defense that allowed four red zone touchdowns.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the big man will bail out Wall Street.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, let’s compare it to the United States, which under the Bush and Obama administrations disbursed $80 billion to rescue the struggling auto industry and $245 billion to bail out banks in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
The Broncos showed that an erratic Bo Nix cannot bail out a defense that allowed four red zone touchdowns.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025
Perhaps the big man will bail out Wall Street.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
Or better yet, let’s compare it to the United States, which under the Bush and Obama administrations disbursed $80 billion to rescue the struggling auto industry and $245 billion to bail out banks in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Directed by Paddy Wivell and originally distributed by Fremantle, Hell Jumper tells the story of civilian volunteers risking their lives to rescue people trapped by the war in Ukraine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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The possibility of a season-rescuing win would be front of mind for the Scuderia.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Then, at the next vehicle entrance, the city is proposing a tunnel so bike traffic can move without interacting with cars.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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Our clean energy and wildfire prevention efforts are saving billions—both in disaster costs and everyday bills.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My father had two superpowers that saved him in the face of all those failures—his talent for telling stories and gardening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Nine people remain missing after a UPS plane departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on Tuesday crashed in a ball of flames, killing at least 12 people.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since the father wanted to depart the country with his son, ICE attempted to work with IPS to get his son out of school before his flight.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Their noise got loudest at night when the city became quiet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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And Natalie is still justifiably concerned about her dad, calling him up during his night from hell and getting no information from him.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Kings went into the halftime break with a 58-46 lead and a 22-5 advantage in fastbreak points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While strolling in New York City, Katie Holmes went for a casual vibe in baggy black jeans with a light jacket and a crossbody bag, while Jennifer Garner's pair had a touch of subtle elegance with gold-tone hardware.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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If desired, peel off a strip around the middle of each potato using a vegetable peeler, leaving ends of potatoes unpeeled.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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