as in departure
the act of leaving a place
their exiting of the boring party was swiftly and quietly accomplished
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1
as in departing
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 dying
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exiting
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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
Rallo lays out the unspoken rules (throw out your jeans from college, and don’t feel bad about Irish exiting) that make the decade easier, as well as pointers for cultivating a creative life.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing in the WBC.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before exiting.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The 22-year-old had just arrived home after football practice when he was shot in the head after exiting his vehicle, according to authorities.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Vinay Prasad, a top official at the Food and Drug Administration who has been at the center of recurring public controversies, is exiting the agency for a second time.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Maersk’s new emergency contingency surcharges for cargo exiting ports across Oman, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are going into effect Friday, and add up to as much as $3,300 per TEU when headed to Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Vela headlines a group of three new limited partners joining LAFC’s ownership group, with two existing investors exiting the club, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The post didn’t address Paxton’s conditions for exiting the Republican runoff or his position on eliminating the filibuster.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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
Rallo lays out the unspoken rules (throw out your jeans from college, and don’t feel bad about Irish exiting) that make the decade easier, as well as pointers for cultivating a creative life.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Friday, Azueta said students were exiting out the back of the studio, where they are often picked up by parents.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Even with Reiver Sanmartin exiting the tournament due to injury, the Giants have seven players on their 40-man roster competing in the WBC.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunder before exiting.
—Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The 22-year-old had just arrived home after football practice when he was shot in the head after exiting his vehicle, according to authorities.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Vinay Prasad, a top official at the Food and Drug Administration who has been at the center of recurring public controversies, is exiting the agency for a second time.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Maersk’s new emergency contingency surcharges for cargo exiting ports across Oman, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are going into effect Friday, and add up to as much as $3,300 per TEU when headed to Latin America and the Caribbean.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Vela headlines a group of three new limited partners joining LAFC’s ownership group, with two existing investors exiting the club, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The post didn’t address Paxton’s conditions for exiting the Republican runoff or his position on eliminating the filibuster.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
Noun
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chenal joins his fellow departing Chiefs from the 2022 draft class, all of whom were part of the back-to-back Super Bowl championship teams in 2022 and 2023.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Lock your home before departing.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than being a mournful movie about dying, Benna’s film pinpoints how to live and find joy and tears out of a terminal situation.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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So if those pests show up, instead of one or two plants dying, all of them do.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The seniors all returned to the game in the late going, thanks to the lopsided score.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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That level of anticipation — highly unusual for a March 6 matchup featuring one team that is well outside playoff contention — seemed to throw off both teams’ shooters in the early going.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, what this study’s findings highlight is that planning for a slow-moving, politically contentious issue like sea-level rise, one that doesn’t have the immediacy of a wildfire or an earthquake, is complex and constantly evolving.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last week, the Washington State Department of Health halted the recreational and commercial harvest of clams, oysters and mussels in Drayton Harbor after receiving multiple reports of people falling ill after consuming raw shellfish from the area.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, racecourse attendances remain below pre-pandemic levels and the industry’s costs are rising, while betting revenue is falling.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mass evacuation orders and a bombing campaign have driven nearly 700,000 people, including 200,000 children, from their homes, the UN said.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The lawmakers also reference the particular focus on this year’s parade, where the route has been reversed to mark America’s 250th birthday and coincide with the historic route that was used during the British evacuation of Boston.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Games that mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics are getting underway amid the ongoing military attacks by the United States, Israel and Iran.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This is a time of giving and getting support, because practical care reduces friction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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