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
The Gallup poll now departs for the same Valhalla as the big three broadcast networks, bowling leagues, and roast beef for Sunday dinner—institutions that were once almost universally accepted but did not survive in a more divided and mutually suspicious America.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
And now Salloi departs Kansas City as one of the greatest to ever wear a Sporting KC kit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The nursery departs from murals in favor of a custom Voutsa wallpaper teeming with jungle wildlife.
—Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
An interim appointee will be named to fill the post immediately after Dech departs in March.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
If that group is overhauled and JFM departs, there will be a lot of learning to do through the spring and summer.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
The train primarily departs from London Victoria Station, offering several day trips across the British countryside.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Milder weather expected in Maryland A warming trend will begin on Monday afternoon as the worst of this arctic airmass departs.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
When the original British cast departs, the show will be performed by an all-American cast for the first time.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
And now Salloi departs Kansas City as one of the greatest to ever wear a Sporting KC kit.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The nursery departs from murals in favor of a custom Voutsa wallpaper teeming with jungle wildlife.
—Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
An interim appointee will be named to fill the post immediately after Dech departs in March.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
If that group is overhauled and JFM departs, there will be a lot of learning to do through the spring and summer.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
The train primarily departs from London Victoria Station, offering several day trips across the British countryside.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
Milder weather expected in Maryland A warming trend will begin on Monday afternoon as the worst of this arctic airmass departs.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
When the original British cast departs, the show will be performed by an all-American cast for the first time.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departs
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While there are several sports funds, exits are relatively rare.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hesbach said that bumble bees are often frequently bought online to pollinate fruit crops, but that their population dies each winter.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The state attorney general's office has taken over the investigation, which is standard practice when a person dies during a police encounter.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The victory also moves the Horned Frogs closer to a regular season Big 12 title as TCU sits a full game ahead of West Virginia (22-6, 12-4) and Baylor (23-6, 12-4) in the league standings with just two games remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Maybe when the sun moves, the players will accept a cap.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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March falls within the start of strawberry season, so what better way to honor the juicy fruit than to wear them on your nails.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the share of its imports coming from China falls and Southeast Asian countries pick up the slack, shipments are spending more days in transit time, bringing pressure from retailers to make that up at the docks.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Lip Sleeping Mask in Sweet Candy is a bright fuchsia shade that goes perfectly with this sweet flavor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps, the thinking goes, people just naturally agree on certain associations between shapes and sounds because of some innate feature of our brain or our world.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026
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Every soldier Harry would have saved on a transport during the war perishes too.—
Margaret Heidenry,
Vanity Fair,
24 Dec. 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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If the justices agree to hear oral arguments, the 90-day clock gets re-set, possibly pushing a final decision back to as late as October.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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For its opening, the Costa Mesa location is offering a choice deal where $5 gets you two slices and a beverage.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Departs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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