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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
But the departures are often bigger PR headaches than operational ones.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of Broadway’s summer dog days, when the crowded spring line-ups thin out in the wake of Tony Award disappointments, warm-weather competition for tourist bucks and the inevitable making-way for fresh new fall shows just around the corner.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Chef departures lead to fine dining losses Metro Atlanta’s fine dining scene has lost two of its most interesting and innovative tasting menus with the closure of Nadair and a pivot toward more casual dining at Roswell’s Truth Be Told.
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Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
At a similar price point, with a slightly more European vibe (even on North American departures) the party crowd can turn to MSC Cruises.
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Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Since its debut in 1955, the Fortune 500 has tracked more than 2,000 CEO arrivals and departures.
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Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Rumors quickly began to swirl online about the cause of the departures and the state of the show.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Removing that commitment, like the amounts shed by the departures of Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund this summer, would create significant financial benefit.
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Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Greece is offering eastern Libya’s authorities coast guard training, as well as support for employment programs and investment initiatives, in an effort to strengthen cooperation and curb migrant departures across the Mediterranean.
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ABC News,
15 June 2026
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of Broadway’s summer dog days, when the crowded spring line-ups thin out in the wake of Tony Award disappointments, warm-weather competition for tourist bucks and the inevitable making-way for fresh new fall shows just around the corner.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Chef departures lead to fine dining losses Metro Atlanta’s fine dining scene has lost two of its most interesting and innovative tasting menus with the closure of Nadair and a pivot toward more casual dining at Roswell’s Truth Be Told.
—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
At a similar price point, with a slightly more European vibe (even on North American departures) the party crowd can turn to MSC Cruises.
—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Since its debut in 1955, the Fortune 500 has tracked more than 2,000 CEO arrivals and departures.
—
Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Rumors quickly began to swirl online about the cause of the departures and the state of the show.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Removing that commitment, like the amounts shed by the departures of Casemiro, Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund this summer, would create significant financial benefit.
—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Greece is offering eastern Libya’s authorities coast guard training, as well as support for employment programs and investment initiatives, in an effort to strengthen cooperation and curb migrant departures across the Mediterranean.
—
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
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The Real Madrid star has been England’s best player in the early goings of this tournament.
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In the early goings of the season, Carlsson’s top comparables included names like Leon Draisaitl.
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Pilot deviations accounted for 62% of incursions from 2021 through 2025.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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Cox said unauthorized drone flights can result in the seizure of drones, the arrest of their operators – and civil penalties up to $100,000.
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About a year after the first flights, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sending jet fuel prices soaring.
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The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.
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The findings further said that procedures for the evacuations of cabins due to flooding were not reviewed with camp staff and counselors and that the campers were not instructed on how a flood evacuation would happen — making quick-thinking emergency decisions all the more difficult.
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The cities get quieter, the exoduses take place, and the publishing output slows to an almost complete halt.
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The tradeoff is that withdrawals are taxed.
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The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.
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Oleander is a summer stunner in USDA hardiness zones 8 and above with dozens of fragrant blooms set against dark green, leathery leaves.
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Standing water, rain, pollen, and leaves can also leave their mark, and debris can build up in pits, cracks, and pores.
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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