as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the mass decamping for the mountains or the shore by city dwellers that occurs every summer weekend
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Noun
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In terms of potential additions to the leadership group following Alexander-Arnold’s departure, Alexis Mac Allister would be a popular choice.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
10 May 2025 -
Travelers are advised to consult a healthcare provider before departure and to remain informed through official channels.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Williams was taken to Blount County Detention Facility, in Maryville, Tennessee, and prosecutors brought an additional charge against him for escaping federal custody.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Santos, fighting up at featherweight on short notice, did a good job with his in-close striking in the early going of the first round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Throughout the early going of Devin Williams’ time in pinstripes, blank stares and exasperated looks have covered his face as he’s departed Yankee Stadium’s mound.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
Verb
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In this unregulated space, however, horror stories abound of coaches and team owners breaking promises and absconding with players’ money, including in Etienne’s league.—
Chris Quintana,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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The key moment in the film is a montage of the lovers absconding to Chris’s Malibu getaway for a trip that’s ridiculously, car-commercial lush.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The officer was placed on administrative leave and an investigation is underway, authorities said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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Mercer's survey of 630 U.S. organizations found 62% now offer bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, and 58% offer bereavement leave for miscarriage.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.—
Andrew Winston,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Decamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decamping. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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