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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Longtime Warner Bros production veteran Kevin McCormick is departing the studio for a producing deal on the lot that encompasses both movies and stage productions.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
One departing flight to Dallas Fort Worth was canceled.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Two of the most influential Republican congressional staffers on US-Africa policy are departing this month, just as the Senate confirms the official set to lead the State Department’s Africa bureau.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The proportion of CEOs departing within 30 to 36 months of taking the job rose 79%.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
With the new top leadership coming in, that means that Dan Buckley, the longtime Marvel Comics topper, is departing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Noun
The Aztecs are hoping to upgrade the center position with both Heide and Compton departing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 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
For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 May 2026
Longtime Warner Bros production veteran Kevin McCormick is departing the studio for a producing deal on the lot that encompasses both movies and stage productions.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
One departing flight to Dallas Fort Worth was canceled.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Two of the most influential Republican congressional staffers on US-Africa policy are departing this month, just as the Senate confirms the official set to lead the State Department’s Africa bureau.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The proportion of CEOs departing within 30 to 36 months of taking the job rose 79%.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
With the new top leadership coming in, that means that Dan Buckley, the longtime Marvel Comics topper, is departing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departing
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The existing political infrastructure has no way of accommodating migration on the coming scale, which will evacuate departure economies, and overwhelm destination societies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Approximately two hours later, a third shooting was reported after witnesses observed a suspect wearing a black hoodie exiting a black sedan at another apartment complex and firing through the door of a third-floor unit, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Several people were treated for ear pain after exiting an Allegiant plane that returned to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport because of cabin pressure issues Monday afternoon, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and the airline.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Lions found their lifeline in the dying moments of the match.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In response to the CBS News reports, Oz announced in March an initiative to decertify any hospice providers that are found to be defrauding taxpayers by stealing the identities of people not in hospice or by overbilling for those who are dying.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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In other words, this is basically a demonic-possession story, albeit one without any actual demons; at one point, Nikki briefly starts moving backward for no reason.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile Varda is planning for more partnerships and a faster launch cadence, eventually moving from a launch per quarter to every other month.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The magnificent luminosity of the orbs announced their arrival, their glow falling unfamiliar against windowpanes, which drew the people to the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The mismatch between workers and available jobs—a key barometer of labor market stress—has actually improved since that moment, falling below its pre-pandemic level.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Shania Twain, are airing live on Prime Video and Amazon Music from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, meaning some of the genre's biggest stars are going home with new accolades under their belts.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If the Tribune cannot find the story in the tragic events of a young, dedicated firefighter perishing in an arson fire while searching for victims to rescue, maybe leave this story for the journalists who managed to treat the victims of this story with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Obviously, when a team's division, some changes need to be made, and one of the first of those changes was parting ways with Berube.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Pelinka is expected to add at least one assistant general manager while building out a pro scouting department that the Lakers haven’t had since parting ways with pro personnel man Ryan West in 2019.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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