1
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
Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The nomination signals Trump is backing away from promises to eliminate FEMA, as Hamilton joins a beleaguered agency depleted by staff departures and a 75-day DHS shutdown.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Those fans will shed few tears at the departures of those squad members seen as symptomatic of Wolves’ malaise.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 May 2026
While rush-hour trains remained the same, there are now changes to many mid-day weekday departures.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Italy’s migration policies in the central Mediterranean have long relied on cooperation with Libya to curb departures, including support, training and equipment for the Libyan coast guard to intercept migrant boats.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
While most passengers are considerate, late-night returns and early-morning departures can bring bursts of noise outside your door.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
How involved was Shonda in their departures?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The nomination signals Trump is backing away from promises to eliminate FEMA, as Hamilton joins a beleaguered agency depleted by staff departures and a 75-day DHS shutdown.
—Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Those fans will shed few tears at the departures of those squad members seen as symptomatic of Wolves’ malaise.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 May 2026
While rush-hour trains remained the same, there are now changes to many mid-day weekday departures.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Italy’s migration policies in the central Mediterranean have long relied on cooperation with Libya to curb departures, including support, training and equipment for the Libyan coast guard to intercept migrant boats.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
While most passengers are considerate, late-night returns and early-morning departures can bring bursts of noise outside your door.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
How involved was Shonda in their departures?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
Noun
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Also documented on tape were the goings on inside the home’s classrooms.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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That’s exactly what Martone and a few other rising talents are starting to do in the early goings of this postseason.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The only deviations from the hue can be found on the steel screws on the bezel, the titanium caseback and crown chip, and the white accents on the dial.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The scale and frequency of the deviations align more naturally with magnetic restructuring in the solar wind than with extreme plasma density shifts.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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More Americans are hitting the road, boarding flights and taking cruises this Memorial Day, according to AAA.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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SpaceX has flown all but five of those with NASA’s Space Launch System on the Artemis II mission, a Blue Origin New Glenn mission and three flights from United Launch Alliance making up the rest.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 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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No withdrawals are allowed until the year the child turns 18 years old, when they'll be treated like a traditional IRA with basically the same rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Some funds are facing rising redemption requests and, in certain cases, limiting withdrawals.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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If Hethington can source the preferred barramundi, look for the green-fig-leaves fish roast.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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