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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
The departures of Mizell and Hawkins left Montgomery as a player would could stretch the field.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This stat is calculated by comparing each state’s one-way arrivals that originated in other states with its one-way departures that were destined for other states, using data from more than 24,000 rental locations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
With the new flights, American will operate 500 daily departures from ORD by March.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Colorado’s population is younger than that of other outbound states, but aging, and the lure of being closer to grandchildren or living in a milder climate, could fuel more departures in the years ahead.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Offensive line coach Jordan Shoemaker did a masterful job replacing the offseason departures up front.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
UConn faces around 70 potential departures from the program due to expiring eligibility and the portal.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
But the Eagles expected to evolve — and needed to, given their defensive departures in the offseason.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Since the shutdown began, multiple airports have been forced to limit arrivals and departures due to controller shortages.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
This stat is calculated by comparing each state’s one-way arrivals that originated in other states with its one-way departures that were destined for other states, using data from more than 24,000 rental locations.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
With the new flights, American will operate 500 daily departures from ORD by March.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Colorado’s population is younger than that of other outbound states, but aging, and the lure of being closer to grandchildren or living in a milder climate, could fuel more departures in the years ahead.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Offensive line coach Jordan Shoemaker did a masterful job replacing the offseason departures up front.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
UConn faces around 70 potential departures from the program due to expiring eligibility and the portal.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
But the Eagles expected to evolve — and needed to, given their defensive departures in the offseason.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Since the shutdown began, multiple airports have been forced to limit arrivals and departures due to controller shortages.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
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The Homegrown has been a staple in the midfield since the early goings of 2024, but desires a move to Europe, according to Smith.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Nov. 2025
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Along with fifty-two books, Hahn wrote more than two hundred articles for The New Yorker, over eight decades, about goings on in places as unalike as Rajasthan, Dar es Salaam, Hong Kong, and Rio de Janeiro.—
Ariel Levy,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
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This followed a dizzying number of deviations by Greene from the party line, dating back to early summer—foremost were her very public calls for the Justice Department to release the Epstein files.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of flights were delayed at Denver International Airport on Thursday as a winter storm brought snow and icy temperatures to the Front Range and federal officials ordered a ground delay because of staffing issues.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 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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Up to date evacuations are available on the Perimeter evacuation website.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another risk comes from early withdrawals.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The boycott led to enough withdrawals that PEN’s Jean Stein Award went unawarded for two years and the prize money was instead donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Organic mulches include straw, pine needles, wood chips and bark, shredded leaves, and layers of newspaper.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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