1
as in exits
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 rescues
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bails out
While the Fed bails out the banks, households are engaging in a different kind of liquidity crisis.
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Katica Roy, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Katica Roy, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bails out
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The video ends after the man with the knife exits the train and sits on a bench on a platform.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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New Yorkers who live in basements are also being urged to use a flood alarm — which detects rising water — pack an emergency go bag, clear exits and keep their phone volume all the way up when asleep to hear alerts about potential flooding.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Drone boat rescues chopper pilots in Iran war.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The foundation is a nonprofit that tends the herd’s medical needs and rescues those in jeopardy.—
Mark Price
June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson moves the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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McConnell regularly moves about the Capitol in a wheelchair, often with the assistance of staff.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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There’s a chance that AI saves us from this dilemma by helping find a way to prevent Alzheimer’s onset, which Topol believes is a real possibility.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Hayes also notes the ease of purchasing a bulk item that comes in packs—which not only saves you money on your holiday gifts, but also indicates that the item is meant to be purchased in bulk.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Dec. 2025
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Public ferries depart from Calata Porta di Massa and take between one hour and one hour, 20 minutes, while the faster hydrofoil service departs from the nearby Molo Beverello pier and takes under an hour.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Xi Jinping departs following his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 10, 2026.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Lastly, and this goes without saying, but bring a plastic water bottle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Trump walks out of interview Trump cut the interview short after the topic turned to California's slow counting of ballots in last week's primary elections, which has delayed final results in the state's governor race and Los Angeles mayoral election, among other contests.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Gary Bettman walks out on the red carpet draped over the ice to boos as Ron Francis and Kevin Dineen skate over to accept the trophy.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Barely 20 minutes into the game, the crowd suddenly gets quiet as people hold their breaths in anticipation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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And the referee, who gets it together in time to brandish a yellow card.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Bails out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bails%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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