as in exits
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 bails
Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Is there a world where Porsche bails on selling the 718 variants but still builds Audi a car?
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Or the babysitter bails last minute.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
None of us dares skip the reading, and nobody bails on the meeting.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Packers and their fans now find themselves in a familiar situation, hoping Aaron Rodgers bails them out.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Agence Grateau, meanwhile, was saved from being closed due to bankruptcy after Sylvie's (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) friend Princess Jane (Minnie Driver) bails them out, signaling a new era for the marketing agency and its staff.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Don threatens to snitch unless Edward allows Blue to stay at the firehouse (and, of course, still bails them out financially).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
When the offense stinks in London, the D bails them out.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
The mother [Cordelia, played by Natascha McElhone] is in an asylum, and the one who bails Sherlock out of trouble, the one who has to take a responsible job, is Mycroft [played by Max Irons].
—Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Is there a world where Porsche bails on selling the 718 variants but still builds Audi a car?
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Or the babysitter bails last minute.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
None of us dares skip the reading, and nobody bails on the meeting.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Packers and their fans now find themselves in a familiar situation, hoping Aaron Rodgers bails them out.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
Agence Grateau, meanwhile, was saved from being closed due to bankruptcy after Sylvie's (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) friend Princess Jane (Minnie Driver) bails them out, signaling a new era for the marketing agency and its staff.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Don threatens to snitch unless Edward allows Blue to stay at the firehouse (and, of course, still bails them out financially).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025
When the offense stinks in London, the D bails them out.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bails
Noun
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Now Valenta hopes the ongoing research helps clarify the exact mechanisms by which fandom leads to people having stronger social bonds.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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And bread lovers can turn to Gohar for a $278 silk baguette bag with satin bows.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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The garment is associated with a distinctively feminine look, including accents such as lace, ruffles, appliques, marabou, bows and ribbons.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Waymo also notes that the trunk may not open if a rider exits before the vehicle has officially pulled over and ended the trip.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Officials originally planned to close all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 on the west side of Atlanta between exits 5 and 9.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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When examining the evolution of armoured warfare, the tanks that truly changed modern warfare are those that delivered a decisive technological leap, influenced future tank design, and impacted battlefield outcomes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The analysis tracked all the instances in which the gages reached a daily average height at or above flooding levels since the year 2000.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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From the San Luis Valley in Colorado to below Elephant Butte Reservoir in New Mexico, the compact called for gages to monitor the river, ensuring downstream obligations were met.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Empty Soda Cans and Plastic Bottles Filling the bottom of your large planter with empty soca cans, plastic bottles, or milk jugs takes up a surprising amount of space.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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The Cuesta Park neighborhood was quiet Thursday afternoon as a water delivery truck worked its way through the neighborhood, passing out large jugs of water and battery-operated pumps to impacted households.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Bails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bails. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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