1
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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Waltz’s exit marks the first major change in the Cabinet since Trump was sworn into office for a second time in January.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout exited Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with an apparent injury.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Noun
In Altadena, which is a denser urban area with many more entry and exit points, the National Guard stopped operating traffic checkpoints on Jan. 21, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Waltz’s exit marks the first major change in the Cabinet since Trump was sworn into office for a second time in January.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
Verb
Most recent buy : Dec. 18, 2024 Initiated : Feb. 18, 2021 Linde exited the quarter with a project backlog of $10.3 billion.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout exited Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with an apparent injury.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Still, Connolly's departure could pave the way for a younger leader as older Democrats continue to announce retirements in the wake of the 2024 election loss, which saw the issue of age at the forefront.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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His departure from the Penguins comes at a time when the organization is in transition.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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TVLine’s Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard has been updated to reflect The Equalizer’s demise.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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Reports of The Bachelor’s demise have been completely blown out of proportion.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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Trump’s looming tariffs announced at the start of this month, as well as the high tariff rates imposed on China in recent weeks, have caused many to question whether the administration is moving too quickly.—
Callie Patteson,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some of those are moving along very well, especially the – with the Asian countries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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After her victory, France paid tribute to her son Henry, who died from leukemia last year.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Steven Burns is about to get another chance to convince commissioners that the same man who left Catina to die that night, is a changed man.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Fake words creeping like kudzu into scientific papers and dating profiles and e-mails and text messages and news outlets and social feeds and job listings and job applications.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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But Trump and his aides are now actively trying to impede this reporting and intimidate news outlets, creating a bleak backdrop to the UN’s recognition of Saturday as World Press Freedom Day.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Here's what to know about the death of Skype, including more information on why Microsoft decided to pull the plug.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Cerati’s death in 2014 at age 55 dashed any hopes for a subsequent studio recording, but the trio’s legacy continues to influence younger generations of Latin rockers.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
3 May 2025
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The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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