1
as in escapes
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in departures
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in deaths
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in moves
to leave a place often for another
in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in dies
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exits
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea is to speed up entries and exits, as well as reduce credit card fees.
—Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
But the number of students statewide taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes has dropped by more than 17,000 this year, according to the report by Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, in perhaps a more precise measure of immigrant exits.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But eight months later, BlackRock is facing a rush for the exits by some existing clients.
—Silla Brush, Bloomberg, 7 Mar. 2026
The rush for the exits in private credit is prompting fresh scrutiny of the sector's less-liquid structures and its rapid expansion into the retail wealth space.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Some expats echo the confidence; others are terrified, sleeping in cars in garages, and scanning for the nearest exits.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Underdog told departing workers that their exits were the result of a corporate restructuring.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The Kings threw themselves behind Hiller at multiple turns despite the presence of red flags and availability of emergency exits.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
After rain exits the area on Wednesday, a drier pattern is expected to move into North Texas.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Screen Engine/Comscore’s Post Trak exits showed a 53% male/47% female split with 39% guys over 25, 27% women over 25.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The device then continues its journey through the digestive tract and exits naturally.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Both Riley and his girlfriend exit the vehicle and confront Barber, who then exits her car, according to the complaint.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Minnesota, on the other hand, exits the tournament as a one-and-done participant after earning a double-bye as one of the conference’s top-four seeds.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, an alarming 92% of small-business market exits occur through closure, while only 5% are completed as sales, and 3% are transferred to new owners (although the report does not link this percentage to the total $5 trillion valuation).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Martin was shot several times, then pulled his own weapon and fired inside the club as patrons rushed for cover and scrambled for the exits.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The idea is to speed up entries and exits, as well as reduce credit card fees.
—Mark Dee
march 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
But the number of students statewide taking English for Speakers of Other Languages classes has dropped by more than 17,000 this year, according to the report by Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research, in perhaps a more precise measure of immigrant exits.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
But eight months later, BlackRock is facing a rush for the exits by some existing clients.
—Silla Brush, Bloomberg, 7 Mar. 2026
The rush for the exits in private credit is prompting fresh scrutiny of the sector's less-liquid structures and its rapid expansion into the retail wealth space.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Some expats echo the confidence; others are terrified, sleeping in cars in garages, and scanning for the nearest exits.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Underdog told departing workers that their exits were the result of a corporate restructuring.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The Kings threw themselves behind Hiller at multiple turns despite the presence of red flags and availability of emergency exits.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
After rain exits the area on Wednesday, a drier pattern is expected to move into North Texas.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Screen Engine/Comscore’s Post Trak exits showed a 53% male/47% female split with 39% guys over 25, 27% women over 25.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The device then continues its journey through the digestive tract and exits naturally.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Both Riley and his girlfriend exit the vehicle and confront Barber, who then exits her car, according to the complaint.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Minnesota, on the other hand, exits the tournament as a one-and-done participant after earning a double-bye as one of the conference’s top-four seeds.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, an alarming 92% of small-business market exits occur through closure, while only 5% are completed as sales, and 3% are transferred to new owners (although the report does not link this percentage to the total $5 trillion valuation).
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
Noun
-
Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
-
According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Chicago O’Hare issued a ground stop on Tuesday night due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with flight departures delayed an average of 15 minutes and increasing.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The criminal section in the Civil Rights Division now has approximately 10 prosecutors, down from about 30 in recent years, amid early retirements, transfers and departures for other jobs, sources tell CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
San Diego County has a lengthy history of jail deaths, although the rate has declined in recent years under Sheriff Kelly Martinez.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
-
For members of Congress, the moment underscored how marginal a role Congress has been able to play in a war that, two weeks in, has spread into more than a dozen neighboring countries, led to the deaths of at least 13 American service members and cost billions of dollars.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
-
After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Several seconds later, my character dies on the grass (right alongside the clearly visible script).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and it’s estimated that one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The attack illustrated the care news outlets must take in reporting during wartime, and the responsibilities of American journalists to report the perspective of countries its government views as enemies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Initial reports from local news outlets that indicated the standoff lasted 11 hours, that a marshal was struck by shrapnel and that Dickey had a hostage in the building were not accurate, Kitchens said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
The same insect can munch leaves in summer as a caterpillar, sleep through winter as a pupa, and sip flower nectar in spring as a butterfly.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
-
The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
