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as in goings
the act of leaving a place
his sudden departure left them wondering if they'd upset him
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as in deviations
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 departures
At present, not many of those potential departures have developed.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
In any case, departures always leave a gap, and without a solid succession plan, that gap can translate into loss of focus, internal uncertainty and reputational damage.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
None of the departures have been announced publicly.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
California is already over-dependent on a thin sliver of high earners for its income tax base, meaning downstream damage from an avalanche of departures could diminish whatever revenue the tax on billionaires hoped to raise.
—Daniel Bunn, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There were no announcements of diplomatic departures from Kyiv.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Guests holding reservations for affected departures have been contacted directly by the railroad's reservations department.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Other departures include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 22 May 2026
James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In addition to the departures at NIAID, 14 of the 27 institutes and centers within NIH are missing permanent directors.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
In any case, departures always leave a gap, and without a solid succession plan, that gap can translate into loss of focus, internal uncertainty and reputational damage.
—Susana Sierra, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
None of the departures have been announced publicly.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
California is already over-dependent on a thin sliver of high earners for its income tax base, meaning downstream damage from an avalanche of departures could diminish whatever revenue the tax on billionaires hoped to raise.
—Daniel Bunn, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There were no announcements of diplomatic departures from Kyiv.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Guests holding reservations for affected departures have been contacted directly by the railroad's reservations department.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Other departures include Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
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Set the scene One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London, The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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For twists, turns, climbs, dips, and screams, The Incredicoaster at nearby Disneyland had nothing on the goings on at Angel Stadium Monday night.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Epitaxial growth of SiC on wafers requires temperatures above 2732°F and precise precursor chemistry; even small process deviations can generate micropipe defects that render devices inoperable.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The application calls for neighborhood development and site development permits for work within the public right of way fronting 1595 Coast Walk, including deviations to allow a new driveway and for two existing guest parking spaces to remain.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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The airspace around St Petersburg international airport was restricted on Wednesday morning, leading to delays of around two dozen flights, the airport said in a statement.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The journey might sound heavy on logistics—with flights, ferries and shuttles—but it couldn’t be handled more seamlessly by Bawah staff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Firefighters ordered evacuations for residents living near Yearling Way and Gray Mare Drive, and evacuation warnings for a large group of other homes in the neighborhood.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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All mandatory evacuations were lifted Sunday, but low-lying areas and residences along the river remain on pre-evacuation orders.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The cities get quieter, the exoduses take place, and the publishing output slows to an almost complete halt.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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This year, headlines around capping fund withdrawals and redemption limits look set to dominate the conversations.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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For example, stopping antidepressants or anxiety medication can lead to severe worsening of the condition or potentially dangerous withdrawals.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The nonalcoholic Racine is designed entirely around roots—ginger, vetiver, turmeric, liquorice—while the Feuille cocktail focuses solely on leaves, blending mint, blue spirulina, blackcurrant bud, aloe vera, and patchouli.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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What grabbed my attention were the intriguing, foot-long violet flower clusters known as panicles hanging amidst the slender, dark green leaves.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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