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noun

Definition of exitnext
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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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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
Whether their team lift the trophy or exit in heartbreaking fashion, the sudden loss of that daily ritual can leave them feeling unexpectedly adrift. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 21 July 2026 The 2026 World Cup celebrated global cultures, with South Korea leaving its mark despite a disappointing early exit. — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
The drop-off was modest compared with France’s, suggesting British viewers were a little more willing to stick around once their own team had exited. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026 Elmi and her husband, Shahab Elmi, founded Cymbiotika in 2019, after four previous companies and four exits together. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 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
  • For the quintessential mountain escape, book one of the Superior Rooms with a real stone wood-burning fireplace and private porch.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • On December 5th, five days before the ceremony, Machado’s team got in touch with Stern, who agreed to facilitate an escape.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
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  • Kevin De Bruyne’s departure in summer 2025, Bernardo Silva’s this off-season and questions over Rodri’s future mean City need to rebuild the most important part of their creaking winning machine.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Back on the calendar with presentations are Leonard, which has not yet announced a creative director following the departure of Georg Lux in December; Chinese label Didu, and fashion veteran Xuly Bët.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • Before the demise of the CPB, fundraising covered about 15% of the station's $13 million annual budget.
    — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2026
  • Americans have been hearing about the looming demise of Social Security for decades.
    — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of demise
Verb
  • Russia has used ports such as Astrakhan and Olya to move military cargo between Iran and Russia, according to analysts.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • The annual judging is done by examining the photos of the works, given that the medium, blackboards, can’t be moved easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of move
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  • The lab got its start with studies of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the 1900s, when ranchers and cattle were dying from the then-unknown disease.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • The New Empire, died today, July 21, in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of die
Noun
  • Speaking to the news outlet Khabaronline, Azimifar acknowledged the sensitivity of the issue.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Higher-end retailers are trying to drum up business by pouring money into their outlet operations and attracting more lower-end shoppers — a strategy that could drive gains for certain stocks in the space.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 July 2026
Definition of outlet
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of exiting
Noun
  • At the time of his death, Garcia-Sanchez was hauling asbestos-containing materials from the ninth floor to lower levels using a freight elevator, the report said.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Carmack’s wife and two children all attended Queens, and his family currently stewards a scholarship his wife’s parents set up at the school prior to their deaths.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
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