1
as in escapes
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 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
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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
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as in moves
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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as in dies
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exits
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Premji Invest, a $15 billion investment fund that previously backed one of the founders’ earlier exits, led the round.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Vineyard exits and winery consolidations will take place over a roughly four-year period in the United States, the company said.
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Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
And during other moments of opportunity during previous tentative agreements, ships have rushed to the exits.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Only disappointment has followed, including back-to-back quarterfinal exits in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
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Andy Clayton,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Brady, meanwhile, has made the playoffs just twice with Ottawa — first-round exits each of the past two seasons.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Nationals player exits after crash Washington center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
When a company exits, those same funds typically have to sell.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.
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Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Prosecutors say Hudson exits the cabin and looks left and right down the hallway.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Wells were dug to provide fresh water, and exits on opposite sides provided cross-ventilation.
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Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
The cause of the fire has not been publicly shared, but the BBC reports that the building lacked emergency exits and occupants were trapped inside after flames spread to the sole stairwell.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Shouldn’t any royal quarters have at least two exits?
—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Premji Invest, a $15 billion investment fund that previously backed one of the founders’ earlier exits, led the round.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Vineyard exits and winery consolidations will take place over a roughly four-year period in the United States, the company said.
—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
And during other moments of opportunity during previous tentative agreements, ships have rushed to the exits.
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Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Only disappointment has followed, including back-to-back quarterfinal exits in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
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Andy Clayton,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Verb
Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Brady, meanwhile, has made the playoffs just twice with Ottawa — first-round exits each of the past two seasons.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Nationals player exits after crash Washington center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
When a company exits, those same funds typically have to sell.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.
—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Prosecutors say Hudson exits the cabin and looks left and right down the hallway.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Wells were dug to provide fresh water, and exits on opposite sides provided cross-ventilation.
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Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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Guests can enjoy year-round escapes surrounded by nature, designed to encourage relaxation and connection.
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
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But the departures are often bigger PR headaches than operational ones.
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Whatever the reasons, the departures signal the start of Broadway’s summer dog days, when the crowded spring line-ups thin out in the wake of Tony Award disappointments, warm-weather competition for tourist bucks and the inevitable making-way for fresh new fall shows just around the corner.
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There are kills aplenty and deaths of profound significance.
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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If the plant moves forward to the construction stage, the expenditures will not be recovered through local electric utility customer rates or consumer bills.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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In cases where a father kills his children and then dies by suicide, Salinas said the violence is rarely random or spontaneous.
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Romanch Mahajan dies in horse carriage accident The ride suspension comes after Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist visiting New York City from India, was thrown from a carriage and killed Wednesday.
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Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
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Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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