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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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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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
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The early exit gave him additional time to make it to the race in Charlotte.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2025
Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
While troopers were speaking with Redd, the first man allegedly observed on the Walgreens surveillance video and a woman exited the Lisbon Wal-Mart.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The loss marks Fritz’s earliest exit at the French Open since 2018 and his earliest at any grand slam since the 2022 US Open.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The early exit gave him additional time to make it to the race in Charlotte.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2025
Verb
He was hit in the right arm and chest, which exited through his back but caused a lung to collapse.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
While troopers were speaking with Redd, the first man allegedly observed on the Walgreens surveillance video and a woman exited the Lisbon Wal-Mart.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Authorities said the woman knew of Massey's escape plans in advance, communicated with him after his escape, and misled authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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In his memoir, Emmett writes that Clinton insisted on running outside of the White House for both the mental escape and to connect with the public.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Rittman said Tuesday that though Shawnee police officers spoke to Manny over the phone, the department will continue to investigate Manny and Luca’s departure until officers can make contact with them in person.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Now a trio, following the departure of bassist Max Oleartchik, Big Thief recorded Double Infinity live over the span of three weeks at New York’s Power Station, with longtime collaborator Dom Monks handling production, engineering, and mixing duties.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 June 2025
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Republicans might also remember that the 1798 restrictions on free speech/press played an important role in the election of President Jefferson and the effective demise of the Federalist Party.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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While some may still resist the demise of relatable Season 1 Shauna, both Lynskey and Nélisse relish the chance to explore her descent further as Showtime’s just renewed the series for Season 4.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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The two new fire stations, plus the new fire department headquarters that is set to hold a relocated Fire Station 4, are being moved at the recommendation of a 2021 plan that looked to lower emergency response times.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Last month, the department moved ahead with negotiated rulemaking, a lengthy process that would result in changes to federal regulations.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Pride, who died in 2020, is considered to be the country genre's first Black superstar.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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In Zone 6, chaste tree will die back to the ground in the winter and vigorously regrow in spring to a 5 or 6-foot shrub.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Rima served as the Best Bets editor at New York Magazine for seven years, and writes primarily about lifestyle pursuits (design, art, culture and travel) for top international outlets including The New York Times, Elle and Elle Décor, Galerie, HTSI and the The Wall Street Journal, amongst others.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Jennings then shared the agreement with other media outlets, and the department released a statement on his retirement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no music, either, to soften or ennoble proceedings, only the indifferent murmur of weather over the startling debris of human conflict, or the slow creak of a galleon on lapping waters as sailors are sent cruelly to their deaths.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Nearly three months after their bodies were found at the summit of Bell Mountain in northern Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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