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
Are there other benefits – like pensions, Social Security claiming age or vesting milestones – that might be affected by her departure date?
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Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Times were tough for the Patriots in the years following the departure of Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
In the lobby outside the office, Goth ordered the guards to return to barracks and prepare for departure.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2025
Times were tough for the Patriots in the years following the departure of Tom Brady and Bill Bellichick.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
In the lobby outside the office, Goth ordered the guards to return to barracks and prepare for departure.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 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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Serving as a subtle deviation from her black outfit, the shoes were crafted from espresso brown velvet.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The low numbers set by the cap are another deviation.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
9 Nov. 2025
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Business leaders say that such policies risk accelerating an exodus of companies, diminishing the city’s commercial tax base, and ultimately affecting services and jobs essential to millions of New Yorkers.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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For enslaved people, the Revolution was a fierce campaign to stage the largest exodus out of bondage since biblical times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 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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In 2016, as the Commonwealth moved to censure the Maldives, New Delhi provided diplomatic cover by making the case for engagement over sanctions and supporting the Maldives’ preemptive withdrawal from the organization.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Joe Biden’s seemed to end in August, 2021, when he was perceived as having botched the withdrawal from Afghanistan.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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