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
Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The premature exit also takes two meaningful games off the board, meaning Canada will only play friendlies between now and the World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Along with division heads, the company needs to find a replacement for chief financial officer Naveen Chopra, who recently exited.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Geographic diversification can help create resilience in an uncertain technology landscape and provide multiple paths to exits and returns.
—Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The premature exit also takes two meaningful games off the board, meaning Canada will only play friendlies between now and the World Cup.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
The Dragon spacecraft docked at the orbital outpost following a 28-hour journey, allowing the crew to exit the vehicle and enter the space station through its Harmony module.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 July 2025
Along with division heads, the company needs to find a replacement for chief financial officer Naveen Chopra, who recently exited.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Lake Placid’s renaissance has transformed it into Central Florida's most surprising small-town escape with an unhurried pace and a slice of Americana.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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For Carrington, born in 1917, art was an escape from her genteel, repressive British upbringing.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The plane crashed about two minutes after its departure and the crash was avoidable, the board said in its report.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Despite this, her friend booked a flight with a 9:20 pm departure and an 11:50 pm arrival.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Perhaps then, when audiences witness the demise of a lawyer in an entertainment medium, their reaction may be more reflective of sympathy rather than satisfying delight.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although many carmakers and consumers expected Trump to axe the tax credit, the rapidly approaching demise of the program (light speed in DC terms) is reverberating throughout the industry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The New England Patriots will move into training camp with an active roster of 91.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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These days, the model keeps a low profile and has completely moved away from the limelight.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The department’s homicide unit is investigating the death, as is the department’s protocol when someone dies while in custody.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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No spoilers on who lives and who dies in the film, but buckle up for bold twists and turns.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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According to the outlet, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were replaced by their two best friends as groomsmen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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His wife's manner of death has been listed as a homicide.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower nor the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Alexander Isak has made clear his desire to depart St James’ Park this summer with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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