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
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla owners exiting the brand are now the focus of smaller EV rivals.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
New technology being eyed for the fall would also allow students to use a badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The offer gives workers the chance to go on leave with pay until September before formally exiting their roles.
—Alexandra Alper and Nathan Layne, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
While exiting to the locker room at halftime, Curry appeared to be voicing his displeasure to officials about the way he was being defended.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The officer chased the Jeep on Interstate 49, reaching approximately 85 miles per hour, and self-terminated the pursuit after exiting the highway on 163rd Street.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Brit tries to offer Kenya the flowers as atonement, but Kenya refuses them, leading to Brit swiftly exiting the building.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The bullet entered McCoy’s face on the right side before exiting the left side of his face.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Tesla owners exiting the brand are now the focus of smaller EV rivals.
—The Orange County Register, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
New technology being eyed for the fall would also allow students to use a badge when boarding and exiting the bus.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
The offer gives workers the chance to go on leave with pay until September before formally exiting their roles.
—Alexandra Alper and Nathan Layne, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
While exiting to the locker room at halftime, Curry appeared to be voicing his displeasure to officials about the way he was being defended.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The officer chased the Jeep on Interstate 49, reaching approximately 85 miles per hour, and self-terminated the pursuit after exiting the highway on 163rd Street.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
Brit tries to offer Kenya the flowers as atonement, but Kenya refuses them, leading to Brit swiftly exiting the building.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
Noun
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Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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As fans may recall, Berk announced his departure from the series in November 2023 after eight seasons.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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After the Orioles were swept out of the playoffs without a win for the second straight year, many baseball mavens expected the team to make aggressive off-season trades or free agent signings, especially to help replace departing ace Corbin Burnes and hard-hitting Anthony Santander.—
Paul Bledsoe,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a $10 billion boondoggle that places a very expensive band-aid on a dying public school system.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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Sporting’s Joaquin Fernandez was lucky to not get sent off in the dying seconds of the opening half.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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There are only so many top-billing center-forwards, and that’s the going rate, even for a striker who’s only enjoyed two noteworthy seasons—at Reims and Frankfurt—in Europe’s major leagues. Is a significant outlay naïve, or is Ekitike an ace in the pack over the coming years?—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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That hasn’t been lost in the early goings of his tenure with the team.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Verb
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And the latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable units in Central Florida has been falling.—
James Wilkins,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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That was what turned last night’s game around and what may be the difference between this team getting all the way to April 6 or falling short.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Between 300 and 500 people per day are estimated to require evacuation assistance from Israel, with the U.S. government weighing the options of using flights or ships to extract Americans from the region.—
Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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On Monday, June 23, the park stated on Facebook that a search and rescue team (SAR) was conducting an evacuation operation to try and recover Marins.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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The woman said his leave was not recognized by the military for the domestic assignment.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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The Sacramento Fire Department said Monday that Blankenship, who lives in Rescue, was still on administrative leave while the city’s investigation continued.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The man was last seen fleeing the area in a newer white pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet or GMC, with tinted windows and light-colored rims.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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