1
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
I'll sing one more song before I depart
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2
as in dies
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 departs
Physio Ash Pracy departs while head of women’s physio Amy Cranston is also taking maternity leave on a temporary basis.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From Zurich Airport, hop on Switzerland’s efficient SBB rail system, which departs every hour and whisks you toward the Alps in just over three hours.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Having thoroughly rattled her student, Capri departs.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The airship, about the size of a car at roughly 12 meters (40 feet) long, departs from the image of traditional blimps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The inaugural journey departs from Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Station on November 16, 2025, with additional trips scheduled through the end of the year.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
India’s Modi heads to Japan, China Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs today for Japan and China, visits that come with New Delhi’s ties to Washington fraying.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ‘F--KED UP’ – Devon Walker departs 'SNL,' calls show 'toxic as hell' in farewell comments.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That extra seat will only be refundable if the flight departs with empty seats and both tickets were purchased in the same fare class.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From Zurich Airport, hop on Switzerland’s efficient SBB rail system, which departs every hour and whisks you toward the Alps in just over three hours.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Having thoroughly rattled her student, Capri departs.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The airship, about the size of a car at roughly 12 meters (40 feet) long, departs from the image of traditional blimps.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
The inaugural journey departs from Bangkok’s historic Hua Lamphong Station on November 16, 2025, with additional trips scheduled through the end of the year.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
India’s Modi heads to Japan, China Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs today for Japan and China, visits that come with New Delhi’s ties to Washington fraying.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ‘F--KED UP’ – Devon Walker departs 'SNL,' calls show 'toxic as hell' in farewell comments.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
That extra seat will only be refundable if the flight departs with empty seats and both tickets were purchased in the same fare class.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departs
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According to Jones, flight attendants will deploy it when a pilot exits the cockpit to use the lavatory or for any other reason.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This coincided with a number of high-profile exits at the agency.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In dog stories, a dog gives unbounded love and is the best possible friend and behaves heroically—and then the dog dies.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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If a winner dies before all the annual payments are made, the balance of the prize continues in payments to the winner's estate, Powerball says.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The job market moves quickly, and preparation is your competitive advantage.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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Oregon rises after beating Oklahoma State by 66, while Clemson falls after trailing Troy at halftime before a 27-16 win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Raising systemic issues and then resolving them with humor falls flat for this critic.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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Because when your plans change, the company gets to keep all of your money.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But there’s something about politics that gets me in a rabbit hole.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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As for Cracker Barrel, where the company goes from here is anyone’s guess.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friedman explained that architects Foster & Partners designed a retractable 15-foot elevator that comes up and disappears to avoid blocking its neighbors’ views of the Eiffel Tower.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Departs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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