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
Grande has notably made some departures from her primarily pink, white and pastel wardrobe pieces in recent days, going more Elphaba than Glinda with certain looks.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
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
The Bulldogs are the latest in a string of CUSA departures in recent years, which included Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss leaving for the Sun Belt in 2022.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Players come and got at rapid rates at this time of year, especially the minor-leaguers, and the Blue Jays saw a number of notable departures.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The president immediately followed up the news of Davie and Turness’ departures by threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
The 10% reduction order totals about 180 flights, based on the airport’s roughly 1,800 daily arrivals and departures.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
But on Sunday, only about 56% of Newark’s departures were on time, and the Orlando airport reported that only about 70% of its flights were on time, according to Cirium.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
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
The Bulldogs are the latest in a string of CUSA departures in recent years, which included Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss leaving for the Sun Belt in 2022.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Players come and got at rapid rates at this time of year, especially the minor-leaguers, and the Blue Jays saw a number of notable departures.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
The president immediately followed up the news of Davie and Turness’ departures by threatening to sue the BBC for $1 billion.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2025
The 10% reduction order totals about 180 flights, based on the airport’s roughly 1,800 daily arrivals and departures.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Nov. 2025
But on Sunday, only about 56% of Newark’s departures were on time, and the Orlando airport reported that only about 70% of its flights were on time, according to Cirium.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
Noun
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There are other skalds, or griots, or troubadours devoted to the goings on in the Pembroke (and, later, Powell) home, and when the reruns hit the streamers our world grew.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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Much to the frustration of sleuthing fans, Sherman-Palladino has continued to defend the miniseries’ ending, saying her concern wasn’t with the goings on of any of the aforementioned men.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Such measures may look rudimentary, but even small deviations in a drone’s trajectory can be the difference between a dent and a catastrophic fire.—
TATIANA MITROVA,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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Soon after being sworn into office, his new secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, warned NATO to prepare for American troop withdrawals from Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Yes, but withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to taxes and a 10% early withdrawal penalty, unless an exception applies.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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 18 Nov. 2025.
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