1
as in departing
the act of leaving a place
his sudden departure left them wondering if they'd upset him
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2
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any departure from the modernist orthodoxy was scorned by the city's cultural elite
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Recent Examples of departure
Low filing fees, clear ownership rights, and public disclosure represented a departure from prior systems, enabling a market for inventions.
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David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
According to Lopez’s Friday resignation letter in Doral, his departure will not take effect until 60 days after May 8, unless the city appoints a replacement sooner.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Morse announced his departure Monday during a town hall with AJC staff.
—J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Dozens of other lawmakers also have urged him to announce a departure date.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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David H. Hsu, Fortune, 11 May 2026
According to Lopez’s Friday resignation letter in Doral, his departure will not take effect until 60 days after May 8, unless the city appoints a replacement sooner.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Morse announced his departure Monday during a town hall with AJC staff.
—J. Scott Trubey, AJC.com, 11 May 2026
Dozens of other lawmakers also have urged him to announce a departure date.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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The Aztecs are hoping to upgrade the center position with both Heide and Compton departing.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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Medical research has historically treated the female body as a deviation from a male baseline, leaving critical gaps in understanding that have real-world consequences.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The only deviations from the hue can be found on the steel screws on the bezel, the titanium caseback and crown chip, and the white accents on the dial.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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Those two factors combined mean a summer exodus is likely, even if very few Wolves players have managed to enhance their reputations during a season in which relegation has seemed certain since well before Christmas.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Continue reading … HOUSE DIVIDED — Fetterman says Democrats have become ‘anti-men,’ warns of young male voter exodus.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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During this year’s Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, transportation officials closed local roads around the stadium, forcing drivers and pedestrians to take major detours, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Traffic will impact the entire region, not just the detour route, officials said.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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More than twelve thousand people whose trips had already been scheduled had their flights cancelled.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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An American Airlines flight from Miami landed at Chicago's O'Hare Airport with two flat tires.—
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Separately, the National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information on the evacuation from the Frontier plane to determine whether injuries were serious enough to warrant a safety investigation.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Spain allowed the vessel to anchor off the Canary Islands for the evacuation of passengers and crew on Sunday and Monday, but Cape Verde's regional government fiercely opposed the measure.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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When planted together, onions will help to keep your tomatoes pest-free, and tomatoes’ larger leaves can shield the soil around your onions and prevent them from drying out as quickly.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Investigators also learned that, at the time Prindle was discovered dead, a card in her name was still being used to make payments on an active utilities account, and English-Wheat used the same card to make at least four withdrawals in October 2025, police said.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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And withdrawal from 7-OH can last significantly longer than traditional opioid withdrawal — up to three months — a factor that complicates treatment and increases the risk of relapse, according to the International Society of Substance Use Professionals.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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