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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
The decision represents a U-turn after producers had initially said the show would go on following Grande’s exit. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026 The news comes after its two stars, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, announced their exits in the last few weeks, and ticket sales were pushed back twice. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
The London revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George has been scrapped after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey both exited the production. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026 Upon exiting, visitors will come across Simone Leigh’s 16-foot-tall bronze Sentinel (Mami Wata). — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 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
  • With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Set on the grounds of a 100-acre property, this intimate studio cabin is made for a romantic escape.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of escape
Noun
  • The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.
    — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Domenach said one of the most significant departures from the graphic novel was shifting the center of gravity toward the female characters.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • The Straw Hat Riots lasted eight days and resulted in arrests, injuries, hospitalizations, and the demise of many, many hats.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Gina Castillo, operations supervisor for the convention center, has mixed feelings about the arena’s demise.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of demise
Verb
  • The helicopter moves quickly away from the bus crash site and starts losing altitude.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • About a quarter of the animals died either upon arrival or within days after, Jaros said.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Her dying words to her brother Ned are her wish that her son be free to choose his own path.
    — Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of die
Noun
  • Similarly, the Titans added Wan’Dale Robinson this offseason to provide Ward with the same type of outlet.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Several schools ​cancelled activities on Saturday ⁠with students and residents suffering eye irritation from the ash, while fishermen cancelled their fishing trips due to the eruption, local ​media outlet Kompas reported.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 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
  • Trauma and tragedies—such as the death of his parents, or periods of estrangement from his siblings—receive less scrutiny than the emotions unlocked by Virginia Woolf or Roland Barthes.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Barack Obama announced the death at 13 of Sunny, the former first pooch from his second presidential term and a Portuguese water dog who hated to get wet.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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