as in departure
the act of leaving a place
his departing was accompanied by tears and heartfelt good wishes
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as in leaving
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as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
I'll sing one more song before I depart
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as in dying
to stop living
a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year
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Recent Examples of departing
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Nov. 2025
Stammen and Preller have already begun discussing filling holes on the staff left by hitting coach Victor Rodriguez (Astros) and third base coach Tim Leiper (Mets) departing.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Flights for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted Sunday because of a staffing shortage at the Southern California TRACON, which handles flights arriving or departing.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
How much of the two presidents Alaskans will be able to see beyond their aircraft arriving and departing is unclear.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Leader departing Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis and return to their respective sectors, sources say.
—CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday, though planes were landing and departing around the time of the crash, Saavedra said.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Other planes had been landing and departing around the time of the crash, Saavedra said.
—Patrick Whittle, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, nearly 1,200 flights arriving or departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were canceled.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Prime examples of coaches and quarterbacks moving together from a non-power program to that of the Power Four are Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown leaving USF for Auburn as well as Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker departing North Texas for Oklahoma State.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The president is departing Washington on Tuesday evening for the World Economic Forum in Davos.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
Former editor-in-chief Hannah Karp is departing her role to join Warner Music Group as the EVP and Chief Communications Officer.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Nov. 2025
Stammen and Preller have already begun discussing filling holes on the staff left by hitting coach Victor Rodriguez (Astros) and third base coach Tim Leiper (Mets) departing.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Flights for Los Angeles International Airport were temporarily halted Sunday because of a staffing shortage at the Southern California TRACON, which handles flights arriving or departing.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
How much of the two presidents Alaskans will be able to see beyond their aircraft arriving and departing is unclear.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Six departing flights and six arriving flights had been cancelled at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock as of late Monday afternoon, said Heather Kendrick, a spokesperson for the airport.
—Anne Li, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Leader departing Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis and return to their respective sectors, sources say.
—CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday, though planes were landing and departing around the time of the crash, Saavedra said.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Other planes had been landing and departing around the time of the crash, Saavedra said.
—Patrick Whittle, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, nearly 1,200 flights arriving or departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were canceled.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Prime examples of coaches and quarterbacks moving together from a non-power program to that of the Power Four are Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown leaving USF for Auburn as well as Eric Morris and Drew Mestemaker departing North Texas for Oklahoma State.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The president is departing Washington on Tuesday evening for the World Economic Forum in Davos.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2026
Former editor-in-chief Hannah Karp is departing her role to join Warner Music Group as the EVP and Chief Communications Officer.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departing
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The story follows an estranged son who returns to his remote village to care for his dying father, only to uncover that his bloodline is bound by an old pact with a demonic Djinn.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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In fact, those who receive a whole-body radiation dose equal to 4 grays, have a 50% chance of dying within 60 days if untreated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The world is moving faster and getting less predictable.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As a search and knowledge management tool, Dash connects to tools, understands your work, and surfaces context and answers to keep projects moving.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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But absent any concerning signs that the labor market is falling a cliff, the Fed will also likely turn to inflation data for the cue on when to lower rates again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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But their story appears to be falling apart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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San Jose was seventh in MLS with 60 goals scored while going 11-15-8 last season.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But most of its richest pleasures come down to Fiennes going balls to the wall with a truly memorable character — half lunatic and half visionary.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Dec. 2025
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Many researchers also hypothesize that aviation trailblazer Earhart did not crash her plane at sea, but instead landed and was stranded on Nikumaroro Island, later perishing there.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Love, give me lips and noses, skin parting tangy skin.—
Carson Colenbaugh,
The Atlantic,
9 Nov. 2025
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Daedone persuaded the swelling ranks of OM enthusiasts, givers and receivers alike, to join an experiment in communal living, gradually parting them from their wealth and autonomy.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Departing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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