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as in escape
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
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2
as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the movie star's quick exit through the back of the hotel went unnoticed by the horde of photographers waiting out front
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
determined that his exit be from a place and time of his own choosing, the terminally ill patient opted for suicide
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion
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as in to die
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exit
Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Coincidentally, it was briefly rumored that Kotb intended to replace Clarkson on her talk show after her Today exit.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 July 2025
Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Even after the members had exited the stage, the musicians continued to play — with the electric guitar and keys holding the atmosphere for nearly a full minute.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As of Tuesday afternoon, the roadway remained closed, and traffic was diverted at S.R. 14 (exit 220).
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Coincidentally, it was briefly rumored that Kotb intended to replace Clarkson on her talk show after her Today exit.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
Two contract employees helping firefighters were injured after their vehicle overturned, while a motorist had to be hospitalized with burn injuries after exiting his vehicle and being overtaken by flames, said Flemming Bertelson, a spokesperson for the agency.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
Even after the members had exited the stage, the musicians continued to play — with the electric guitar and keys holding the atmosphere for nearly a full minute.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Few warm-weather escapes are complete without plenty of pool time–and the resort’s Baia delle Palme pool, an expansive aquatic zone, raises the bar for splish-splashy fun in the sun.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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By Amy Astley Celebrity Style Escape Into the Dreamiest Country Houses in AD Open Door History Pining for a break from city living?—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Aug. 2025
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McMullen’s departure has also come up in another lawsuit against Kroger.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The bus shelter was on a paved section of the airport departures area where people were being dropped off by taxis, friends, family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Claire’s first filed for bankruptcy back in 2018, blaming similar larger economic factors for its demise.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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So, while rumors of its demise aren’t true, the show’s survival does underscore a bigger question: As federal dollars disappear, how many other programs (especially those without Tiny Desk’s global fanbase) will be able to weather the storm?—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Broken down by year, Missouri’s federal funding for Medicaid will drop about 20% annually as the plan moves forward, Weisgrau said.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Superstore star Jon Miyahara, who played Brett on all six seasons of the NBC comedy, has died at 83.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Local police reported one person had died and five injured with stab wounds.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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SimilarWeb data indicates that major news outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Daily Mail, have seen traffic slump up to 40% since Google launched AI Overviews.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For more Jet Set designs and similar styles, check out our favorite tote bags, handbags, and accessories in the designer outlet sale below before they’re gone.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Police said Ali, now 62, was initially charged with Campbell's murder at the time of her death but the charges were dropped months later.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After mourners left thousands of tributes to the late heavy metal legend on Black Sabbath Bridge in Ozzy’s native Birmingham, England following his death from a heart attack on July 22 at age 76, those flowers and keepsakes have been preserved and cataloged for posterity.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His enhanced role will see the character departing from previous depictions.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The new company announced is post-merger executive roster Monday amid a flurry of reports of departing Paramount Global execs from co-CEOs Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins to streaming chief Tom Ryan.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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