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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
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The expectation at this World Cup for Haiti was a quick exit.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
His band remained for another 15 minutes before also exiting.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Claxton’s exit would remove the Nets’ top center and leave a serious hole in the paint.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The expectation at this World Cup for Haiti was a quick exit.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Verb
Founder Richard McKerrow exited last year.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
His band remained for another 15 minutes before also exiting.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
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Part of the appeal for comedies like Little Brother is a sense of escape.
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So without further ado, here are the best small towns in Virginia—from a quaint getaway in the heart of horse country to a remote escape on the Eastern Shore.
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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In a sense, Western multinationals unwittingly created their chief global competitors, along with the conditions for their own demise.
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Iserson also touched on Ponies‘ modest viewership, which ultimately led to its demise despite strong critical acclaim.
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This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.
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Gregory said that approach helped convince her to move forward with the project.
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Ramsay, a mother of four, including Dylan, has become someone grieving families often call when their child dies in the water.
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Mark Hill died in 2019, at the untimely age of 59.
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Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning of food with intent to injure, according to the news outlet, citing an affidavit.
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Ferro reminded the Cannes Lions crowd that ABC has the Super Bowl telecast in 2027 for the first time in 20 years – and for the first time in ESPN’s nearly 50-year history as America’s premier sports outlet.
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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.
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According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.
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Juan Andres Gonzalez, 18, is facing a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death.
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The last goal came at the death, toward the end of stoppage time.
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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