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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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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
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The Lightning are rebounding from three straight first-round playoff exits.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Ukraine exiting anti-land-mine pact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to withdraw Ukraine from the Ottawa Convention banning antipersonnel land mines, a Ukrainian lawmaker said Sunday.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
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Noun
Vents act as exit and entry points for warm and/or cool air to lower or raise the temperature in your house.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
The Lightning are rebounding from three straight first-round playoff exits.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Verb
In February, Wells Fargo provided advance notice to employees about the bank’s decision to exit the chief operating office global operations in the city, the bank said in a June 24 notice to the state and Winston-Salem Mayor J. Allen Joines.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Ukraine exiting anti-land-mine pact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree to withdraw Ukraine from the Ottawa Convention banning antipersonnel land mines, a Ukrainian lawmaker said Sunday.
—Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Authorities have arrested at least 16 people who are accused of aiding the escape of the inmates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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Friedland never ignores what’s upsetting about Ruth’s condition, especially the loneliness that might replace sleep in an unfamiliar bed, or the despair that triggers a nighttime escape.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts, closed June 14 with the departure of operator Brenda Lester.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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Just months after Saint Archer’s demise, though, Japanese brewing behemoth Sapporo bought the county’s largest brewery, Stone.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Nothing screams romance quite like lawmakers vigorously debating legislation or bills meeting their demise as deadlines loom.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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That he was moved by Gi-hun and now wants to give her closure and the money her father fairly won?—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Verb
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But every time one expression of faith dies, a new one seems to rise up offering something more in keeping with the needs of the era.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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His great uncle died during the famine in Greece that was brought on by the Nazi occupation and that wiped out at least 300,000 people.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Noun
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According to the outlet, the story follows Nick and Naomi, a couple who have fallen out of love and try to each convince the other to call off the wedding by means of sabotage and emotional manipulation.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the surfer had previously seen sharks at the beach and had even witnessed other people sustain shark bites.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Using models, the authors estimated the impact of USAID funding on deaths from 2001 to 2021.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Ashton Town Football Club, which plays in Division One North of the North West Counties League, released a statement on social media confirming the death of 47-year-old Wright, the wife of team chairman Chris Wright.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Over time, many of the drivers of their upside, from George Springer to Carlos Correa to Gerrit Cole to Justin Verlander to Tucker and Bregman, departed.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The criminal complaint alleges that she was captured on surveillance footage carrying a black backpack entering the locker room area, appearing to take a photo of the vicinity, and departing without the backpack.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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