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
Starmer is the sixth prime minister in a decade to stand outside 10 Downing Street and announce a premature departure.
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The timetable for his departure sped up after Burnham left his role as mayor and then won a seat last week as a Member of Parliament for his local constituency — a necessary move as prime ministers have long been chosen from among sitting members of the House of Commons.
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Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The airport also installed software to monitor the Terminal A arrival and departure curbs.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
This was a radical departure from most Marvel comics of 1991.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The timetable for his departure sped up after Burnham left his role as mayor and then won a seat last week as a Member of Parliament for his local constituency — a necessary move as prime ministers have long been chosen from among sitting members of the House of Commons.
—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The airport also installed software to monitor the Terminal A arrival and departure curbs.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
This was a radical departure from most Marvel comics of 1991.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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Jones departing gives the Pacers more optionality, and that is even more true with Smith heading toward a two-way deal.
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This year’s primary should be wide open, with DeSantis departing, but the party has anointed one candidate, Koger said.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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In 2023 a collaboration of radio astronomers reported tiny deviations in the timing of these flashes from dozens of pulsars in the Milky Way.
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With the end of the month fast approaching, the migrant exodus has continued as fear of further mob attacks spreads through poor neighborhoods and informal settlements.
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Losing the young pitchers is a blow, but without the backing to match the name, image and licensing offers of some ACC and SEC teams, this sort of exodus is just inevitable.
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Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour.
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There are several traffic-calming measures such as detours and lane closures that may happen depending on attendance as Fan Festival approaches.
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None of the participating athletes have to pay for their flights.
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Donaldson auditioned for the Heat earlier this month after taking a red-eye flight from San Francisco.
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This was known as evacuation attempt one, during which 50 campers and counselors were evacuated to safety, with no more than an inch of water on the road.
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Authorities asked residents in these areas to prepare for possible evacuation orders.
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This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
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After King’s indictment, Saulter’s leave was lifted by an acting sheriff.
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The two countries will agree to future pilot zones for Israel’s eventual withdrawal, the agreement says.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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