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
The spokesman also said the changes revealed Thursday did not involve any departures.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
According to multiple reports, the queen was said to be hurt and saddened by the couple’s departure and how it was handled both personally and publicly.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The other departure is simpler: Charlie, without crossing into spoilers, gets to come out of hiding.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
His departure from the Penguins comes at a time when the organization is in transition.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
According to multiple reports, the queen was said to be hurt and saddened by the couple’s departure and how it was handled both personally and publicly.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2025
The other departure is simpler: Charlie, without crossing into spoilers, gets to come out of hiding.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
His departure from the Penguins comes at a time when the organization is in transition.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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The Ramona Community Planning Group on May 1 unanimously approved a minor deviation that allows changes to Spirit of Joy’s original major use permit for their church project at the site, which fell through in 2021.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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This was a deviation from what happens in The Last of Us Part II video game, in which there is no town hall vote.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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The economy, one of the reasons for the exodus of up to 8 million Venezuelans in recent years, is in shambles.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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And yes, some gang members used the exodus to sneak into America.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
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Driver coming from westbound Highway 50 will have to take a more circuitous detour, which involves taking the Enterprise Boulevard off-ramp, then heading onto Industrial Avenue, then to Harbor Boulevard.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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Arriving at your destination on time but having your luggage take a detour is not the best way to start a trip.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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Guests with Gold Status will also continue to enjoy free bags, Wi-Fi (subject to availability), complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcohol on eligible flights.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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Rory has company on the marquee, though, as the top of the men’s game enters the season’s second major championship in full flight.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Either there was some human error along the chain of command issuing evacuations or there was some type of technical error in sending the alerts.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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To receive updates for your evacuation zones, please visit Genasys Project.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2025
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The officer was placed on administrative leave and an investigation is underway, authorities said.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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Fill hurricane vases with magnolia leaves, or something similar, for a green centerpiece, or place camellias in a crystal bowl for a delightfully bright focal point.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Destructive conflict styles like withdrawal were found to be particularly damaging, while positive problem-solving and closeness acted as important mediators between mindfulness and relationship health.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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But Iger, along with other CEOs including Elon Musk, resigned from the advisory board after Trump announced the withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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Santos, fighting up at featherweight on short notice, did a good job with his in-close striking in the early going of the first round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Throughout the early going of Devin Williams’ time in pinstripes, blank stares and exasperated looks have covered his face as he’s departed Yankee Stadium’s mound.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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