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noun

Definition of exitnext
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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exit

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verb

1
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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2
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
Noun
Reactions from in-theater audience exit surveys were strong with 96% rating La Bola Negra Excellent or Very Good (80% Excellent), and 87% giving it a Definite Recommend. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 Multinational companies, private equity funds and foreign investors have been able to make partial or full exits from their investments at a premium. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
One minute and 33 seconds later, video surveillance captured a person exiting the passenger side of the vehicle and moving around outside. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Management upheaval at Netflix continued Monday as the streamer’s head of films Dan Lin exited. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
  1. escape
  2. departure
  3. demise
  4. move
  5. die
  6. outlet
  7. exiting
  8. death
Noun
  • These circumstances, too, create a perception of the world as unpredictable and may lead people to seek escape via alcohol or other drugs.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There’s relief in his escape but the path has left him feeling scorned, too.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • His departure just days before the midterms adds to the questions swirling around MAHA’s salience to the electorate.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • Above all, the election could herald the political demise of Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving PM, who has led the nation for all but 18 months since 2009.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Columnist Bill Plaschke wrote how a team with seemingly every advantage fell short, beat writer Maddie Lee documented what led to the demise, while columnist Bill Shaikin provided updates to several questions on the team’s future.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of demise
Verb
  • The next president may well also have more power to purchase equity stakes; legislation moving through the Senate would give the Pentagon explicit legal authority to do so.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is moving forward with a $4 million investment to run an ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the video received fierce backlash.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • Twenty-one of those who died were from Guatemala, Simmons said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Francis Wanje, 62, told CBS News that eight of his family members, including his daughter and two grandchildren, died as part of the cult.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of die
Noun
  • The Sloomoo Institute was built as such an outlet, according to its founders Sara Schiller and Karen Robinovitz.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Previously, Korean patrons were setting up remote offices in Starbucks outlets, even bringing desktop computers and printers.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlet
Noun
  • Entering and exiting was seamless and discreet, like staying in an Airbnb.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of exiting
Noun
  • The Kern County Coroner’s office will determine his cause of death, Hardy said.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Following her death, Trail dismembered Loofe’s body to avoid getting caught.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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