as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the simultaneous decampment of tens of thousands of sports fans from the stadium created the inevitable traffic jam
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Noun
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026 -
Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Six law enforcement officers were injured during evacuation efforts, which were made difficult by unpredictable, high winds, according to Winans.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
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Know your evacuation zones and routes in advance.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Decampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decampment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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