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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.
—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
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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In the early goings of the season, Carlsson’s top comparables included names like Leon Draisaitl.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Pilot deviations accounted for 62% of incursions from 2021 through 2025.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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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.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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About a year after the first flights, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sending jet fuel prices soaring.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 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
Noun
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Reynoso said suspicious bank activity and withdrawals were made to their accounts.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The outlet also reported unusual withdrawals from the couple’s bank accounts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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