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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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Recent Examples of exit
Noun
In Altadena, which is a denser urban area with many more entry and exit points, the National Guard stopped operating traffic checkpoints on Jan. 21, according to a statement from the Sheriff’s Department. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 Waltz’s exit marks the first major change in the Cabinet since Trump was sworn into office for a second time in January. Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2025
Verb
The death of Captain Bobby meant that Krause was also exiting the first responders drama, and Hinds took to social media to pay tribute to the actor. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025 Sidhwa stitched up the boy’s rectum and created an ostomy—a hole that exits the abdomen—to allow his digestive tract to heal. Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
  • These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Still, Connolly's departure could pave the way for a younger leader as older Democrats continue to announce retirements in the wake of the 2024 election loss, which saw the issue of age at the forefront.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • His departure from the Penguins comes at a time when the organization is in transition.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The 1982 film Missing, directed by Costa-Gavras, brought global attention to the case and implied U.S. involvement in Horman’s demise.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The current season of Sister Wives is showing how the Brown family continues to navigate life after the demise of their once-happy polygamous brood.
    Dory Jackson, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In recent decades, the agency has continued boring tunnels where needed to move water.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Martinez moves well enough laterally to make defenders miss and bounce outside.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After her victory, France paid tribute to her son Henry, who died from leukemia last year.
    Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
  • Steven Burns is about to get another chance to convince commissioners that the same man who left Catina to die that night, is a changed man.
    Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • In surveillance footage shared by the outlet, Angel can be seen running on the field as a dog appears behind him, then seemingly biting the child on the back of the leg.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • In a recent interview, Harry addressed a media outlet about the court challenge.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Here's what to know about the death of Skype, including more information on why Microsoft decided to pull the plug.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • Comments Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' tragic death hangs heavily over Rust, director Joel Souza's Western, which is now finally in theaters four years later.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.
    Tristan Maglunog, ABC News, 3 May 2025
  • The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.
    Jovan Buha, New York Times, 2 May 2025

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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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