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
Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Three postseason exits, all one successful offensive drive away from Stafford leading one of his trademark fourth-quarter comebacks to advance.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests who exit the building during an event will not be admitted back inside.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Delivery Hero chair Kristin Skogen Lund was obliged to write to shareholders announcing a strategy review, a streamlining of costs, and continuing exits from underperforming regions.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Three postseason exits, all one successful offensive drive away from Stafford leading one of his trademark fourth-quarter comebacks to advance.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
On one hand, the Warriors exiting the process could have signaled one fewer competitor for the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests who exit the building during an event will not be admitted back inside.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Visit the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory for a year-round indoor escape full of lush plants.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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But in their daring escape through the window, the crown of Empress Eugénie slipped from their grasp and was left battered on the pavement below.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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And third, taking Maduro off the board was a force-multiplier for the administration’s Cuba policy, which centers on increasing economic pressure on the island until its aging rulers either wither away or negotiate their own demise.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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What its demise teaches us about the retailer.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brad Arnold, the 47-year-old cofounder and lead singer of the Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, nine months after revealing a diagnosis of kidney cancer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The company's founder and namesake, Walt Disney, had died in December 1966, but his presence still loomed large over a studio that was seemingly second-guessing its every move.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several media outlets reported receiving ransom notes, one of which requested several million dollars in bitcoin and threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if the money wasn’t sent.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
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If exiting isn't possible, officials said the vehicle will pull off and stop on the shoulder of the freeway.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
13 Nov. 2025
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The New Mexico Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw dairy products following the newborn’s death.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rival bids have drawn scrutiny from antitrust experts and lawmakers, who worry that either death could reduce competition in an entertainment industry already dominated by streaming giants.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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