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Recent Examples of departure Tesla, which earlier this month saw the departure of its humanoid robot program director, did not reply to a Fortune request for a statement. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 June 2025 The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025 Sydney accepts both his departure and the restaurant itself, but not without asserting her own terms to cut Richie into the ownership circle. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 26 June 2025 Still, the Thunder will need young players, like Cason Wallace, and who at least some of their future picks turn into, to provide the necessary impact to offset future departures, which could include Dort, while keeping the team at the forefront of championship contention. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for departure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
Noun
  • One reason is that even the most consistent data will – even should – show an occasional deviation.
    Derek Newton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Given all these natural deviations, a CGM may not be able to tell you anything especially useful about your health.
    Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Kalen DeBoer truly did outstanding work in keeping things together especially with the exodus of players following Nick Saban’s retirement.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • While passing the funding and implementing the program amendments is a powerful first step toward a solution, bringing California’s production industry back from the brink after years of exodus is a collaborative effort.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Anna’s life is completely on track until this detour.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 June 2025
  • Make way for divine detours as the Cancer new moon seeds in.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, LaGuardia Airport was seeing delays of up to three hours, with the FAA implementing a Traffic Management Program for incoming flights.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • The plot splits the team up, with Riker (Jonathan Frakes) leading efforts to ensure the flight goes off without a hitch.
    Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • On Monday, June 23, the park stated on Facebook that a search and rescue team (SAR) was conducting an evacuation operation to try and recover Marins.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
  • Between 300 and 500 people per day are estimated to require evacuation assistance from Israel, with the U.S. government weighing the options of using flights or ships to extract Americans from the region.
    Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • The Sacramento Fire Department said Monday that Blankenship, who lives in Rescue, was still on administrative leave while the city’s investigation continued.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
  • Regular sweeping and cleaning to remove leaves, dirt, and grime can also help prevent build-up and mildew formation.
    Karen Grossman, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • There are prescribed baths with kosher salt or vinegar, and a general withdrawal from technology.
    Ellen O'Connell Whittet June 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
  • According to a legislative staff analysis, $11.2 billion would remain in the rainy day fund after withdrawals and the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties would hold $4.5 billion.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The going may be tough, but fans haven’t given up on women’s basketball in Chicago.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
  • The Lynx have been the league's best team this season, and Napheesa Collier has been the top MVP contender in the early going.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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