DECAMPMENT Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

decampment

noun

Definition of decampment

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

The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

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The walls of my office violently shuddered and smoke filled the hallway — but no evacuation alarm ever sounded.

— Marc A. Thiessen, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
The Fire Department issued evacuation warnings for two zones near the Getty Center, said spokesperson Lyndsey Lantz.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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