DEPARTS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

departs

verb

present tense third-person singular of depart

as in exits

to leave a place often for another I'll sing one more song before I depart

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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 As Bramnick departs, Monica Veiga, whose title is also exec VP of distribution for North America, will assume Bramnick’s responsibilities. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 The four-day Islay & the Whisky Coast tour departs from Edinburgh and includes transportation, ferry crossings, entrance fees, and three nights in Bowmore (some distillery tours and tastings are available for an additional fee). — Hayley Domin, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026 The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway departs from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. — Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 All service departs from Houghton, Michigan and travels to either Rock Harbor or Windigo on Isle Royale. — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Yet Hughes departs accused of leaving behind a team with holes and a squad that is not deep enough. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 Driscoll, an Iraq veteran with bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, departs amid the ouster of his allies and criticism that Hegseth is fueling a dangerous leadership void. — Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Rent a cruiser bike or an electric cart to ride around in style, or catch the free trolley that departs every 15 minutes to key destinations. — South Seas Island Resort, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 Eliot departs here from the moralizing messages of Memling and La Tour. — Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for departs

Verb

In many ways, the Connor Hellebuyck situation is more painful than other high-profile NHL exits of late.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
On that Sunday in March, Wright’s tour group exits her van and moves to the beachside memorial site.

— Sonjirose Chin, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of exits

Verb

When Henry Dashwood dies, his wife (Caitríona Balfe) and three daughters are left with an inheritance of just £500 a year.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2026
In this Dutch drama series based on Noort’s bestselling novel, four rich and glamorous couples are living the dream—until one of them dies in a mysterious house fire.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of dies

Verb

Colorado moves way up to one spot ahead of Georgia Tech after blocking the final field goal for the road win over the Yellow Jackets.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Buoyed by her leadership of the multi-billion-dollar expansion project last decade, Espino moves up from deputy administrator to take full command of the canal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of moves

Verb

Saccharide is a carbohydrate made of sugars, and the Aries season falls between late March and early April.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Companies should examine the economics more closely when a category of loss occurs regularly, remains relatively stable and falls within an amount the organization can comfortably absorb.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Under that framework, 50% of income goes toward needs such as housing and utilities, 30% is reserved for discretionary spending and 20% is dedicated to savings and investments.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
In the younger woman’s presence, Rita finds that the ominous ticking clock in her mind goes silent.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of goes

Verb

In The Children, sister and brother Guinevere and Ennis grow up under the shadow of their mother, Edith Sharpe, whose Ninth City children’s book series transfixes the world until Edith perishes in a mysterious fire in Vermont.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.

— Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025

Definition of perishes

Verb

When the judges announce Jude as the winner, Bi, Anna, and Joseph don’t look surprised, and each gets a small hopeful comment at the end.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
If Muhammad thrives in the slot and Gordon never gets healthy, maybe the rookie becomes the nickel of the future.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of gets

Verb

Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026