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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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
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
His departure led to the emergence of Jake Curhan, who had a great day in the Panthers’ win and earned a postgame locker room shout-out from Canales.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The departure of the network’s top talent executive underscores the extent to which the new owners of the network plan to overhaul the division, with the expectation that CBS Evening News will get a revamp.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Habayeb’s departure is not the result of any disagreements with the company on any matter relating to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
His departure led to the emergence of Jake Curhan, who had a great day in the Panthers’ win and earned a postgame locker room shout-out from Canales.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The departure of the network’s top talent executive underscores the extent to which the new owners of the network plan to overhaul the division, with the expectation that CBS Evening News will get a revamp.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Habayeb’s departure is not the result of any disagreements with the company on any matter relating to its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies or practices.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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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
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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
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Glasner prefers his players to know their role perfectly, to complement each other and to commit to the game plan largely without deviation.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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There’s no evidence of any sudden deviation, shift, or course change.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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For now, the exodus has already started, as Andrew and his ex Sarah Ferguson have not been invited to spend Christmas with the family at Sandringham.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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Around this time of year, every night, a quiet exodus is occurring.—
Hannah Chinn,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here's to hoping the Scion 01 proves more than just a short adventure detour.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stay flexible throughout this inevitable detour.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The site can be used to simulate flight environments that can be used for hypersonic weapon development, according to a university notice.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the 1993 Topanga Canyon fire, neighbor Sean Penn lost his home, and Madigan remembers the harrowing evacuation with her then 9-year-old, Lily.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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This one, boasting tight rows of eucalyptus and olive leaves, gives off a bohemian look, something a bit more laid-back than the cold-weather heavy cedars or pines.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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One study of yellow mutants of three deciduous species, for example, found that more nitrogen was left behind in their yellow leaves than in the normal red leaves.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Adams, who suspended his re-election campaign in September, remains on the ballot as an Independent due to his late withdrawal.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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