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
Patricio Chile, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Watch whether Anthropic and Google ride through their exit windows, because every renewal converts Musk's 180 days into something that compounds.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The shift after MacKinnon exited, the Golden Knights scored.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
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Noun
After a Round of 16 exit in 2022, the team is hoping to advance further this year -- and on home turf -- with the United States co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
—Patricio Chile, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Watch whether Anthropic and Google ride through their exit windows, because every renewal converts Musk's 180 days into something that compounds.
—Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
That preceded the news that The Devil’s Hour and The Rig exec Jonathan Lewsley was exiting his post as Head of UK Scripted Originals.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 June 2026
The shift after MacKinnon exited, the Golden Knights scored.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Located in Tetbury, Calcot Manor & Spa is a Cotswolds escape designed with the whole family in mind.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Poor Drainage Heavy clay and soggy soil can suffocate hydrangea roots and lead to root rot, eventually ending with the demise of your plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Kentucky State Police confirmed that Suresh's dog was also struck by a vehicle after escaping onto the interstate and died.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war, according to some Western intelligence reports, and hundreds of thousands more have left the country to avoid being drafted.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Noun
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He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The workshop at Central Library began as an outlet for theater lovers to read and deeply analyze plays, leading to discussions that often expand into politics, philosophy and human nature.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Officers also reviewed security footage of the smokers’ exiting and re-entering the terminal.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In May 2026, Marcelin was convicted of first-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence and concealment of a human corpse in connection to Leyden's death.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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This death marks the 58th homicide in Kansas City in 2026, compared to 71 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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