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
The departure lounge felt less like a transit space than a place of mourning.
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Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
In a refreshing departure from so many impenetrable Marvel series past, creators Deston Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest expediently fill in viewers on the essential points of Trevor’s backstory.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The worst delay is at JFK, where departures at the airport are delayed by over four hours.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
In reality, the deal might not be a big departure from the status quo.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
In a refreshing departure from so many impenetrable Marvel series past, creators Deston Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest expediently fill in viewers on the essential points of Trevor’s backstory.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The worst delay is at JFK, where departures at the airport are delayed by over four hours.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
In reality, the deal might not be a big departure from the status quo.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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Stammen and Preller have already begun discussing filling holes on the staff left by hitting coach Victor Rodriguez (Astros) and third base coach Tim Leiper (Mets) departing.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Any statistical deviations from the predictions of the Standard Model could signify the involvement of unknown elementary particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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This improves inspection consistency and enables early identification of deviations without interrupting ongoing operations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Truist details allegations against former bank executives Truist’s complaint paints a picture of betrayal and covert meetings preceding the exodus.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Six years after the pandemic reshaped the American map, the exodus from the nation’s largest coastal cities has not only persisted but also evolved to include a former boomtown.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The first season is littered with strange narrative detours, thought-provoking philosophical takes, and a cinematic style that puts 99% of movies to shame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Flyers' surprising season that had them in a playoff spot just three weeks ago took a detour with a six-game losing streak.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Auto browse can research flights and hotels, fill out forms, collect documents, manage subscriptions, and even help renew licenses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In preparations to support astronauts aboard SLS and the rocket's launch platform, engineers recently found a problem with, and replaced the brakes on, the crew escape baskets that zipline astronauts away from the tower in emergency evacuation situations, NASA's update said.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The leaves keep their powder dry until more traditional spring arrives.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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Its green leaves are also less prone to oxidation than other basil cultivars.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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The work offered by Alban isn’t sufficient for the couple to make a living, least of all in a new-to-them urban economy where everything from renting an apartment to making a bank withdrawal comes with hidden costs.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms include cravings, unsuccessful quit attempts, tolerance and withdrawal.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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