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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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Both hosts are independently wealthy from multimillion-dollar exits and angel investing.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
That gives Texas two incomings at the position to go along with a pair of exits; Melvin Hills III and Lavon Johnson have entered the portal in search of a new home.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This includes freeway entrances and exits, access roads or other roadways.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Along those lines, make sure exits are clear of clutter, and windows are in good working order.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chávez government took direct control of PDVSA and effectively used PDVSA’s profit as an ATM machine for the military, leading skilled workers to head for the exits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Savoie can make things happen as a passer and is adept at disturbing opposition exits out of their zone.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After Jack drives away, Rachel realizes her predicament and exits her car to find Alice.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The money will only be returned after the traveler exits the US before the expiry of their visa.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The crash shut down exits 14 and 16.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
From surprise exits like Meloni's to emotional ones from Belzer and Dann Florek, each cast change has left its mark on the series and offered fans a chance to say goodbye to some of their favorite characters.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Larry Page exits the state; Jensen Huang doesn’t.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks exits the court after a game against the Chicago Bulls on October 27, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
The exits to Burns Avenue also will be closed to reduce cut-through traffic on local streets.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Both hosts are independently wealthy from multimillion-dollar exits and angel investing.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
That gives Texas two incomings at the position to go along with a pair of exits; Melvin Hills III and Lavon Johnson have entered the portal in search of a new home.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This includes freeway entrances and exits, access roads or other roadways.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Along those lines, make sure exits are clear of clutter, and windows are in good working order.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chávez government took direct control of PDVSA and effectively used PDVSA’s profit as an ATM machine for the military, leading skilled workers to head for the exits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
But the debt-for-equity swap will result in a new stable of owners, as private equity firms Antares Capital, Fortress Investment Group and Invesco will trade in their debt claims for stakes in the business once the company exits from Chapter 11.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
Savoie can make things happen as a passer and is adept at disturbing opposition exits out of their zone.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
After Jack drives away, Rachel realizes her predicament and exits her car to find Alice.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The money will only be returned after the traveler exits the US before the expiry of their visa.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The crash shut down exits 14 and 16.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
From surprise exits like Meloni's to emotional ones from Belzer and Dann Florek, each cast change has left its mark on the series and offered fans a chance to say goodbye to some of their favorite characters.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Larry Page exits the state; Jensen Huang doesn’t.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks exits the court after a game against the Chicago Bulls on October 27, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
Noun
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Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fidler, who improved his record to 29-7, scored a takedown in the second period to offset escapes by Williams during the second and third periods.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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The departures of Mizell and Hawkins left Montgomery as a player would could stretch the field.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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This stat is calculated by comparing each state’s one-way arrivals that originated in other states with its one-way departures that were destined for other states, using data from more than 24,000 rental locations.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Michael David McKee was arrested over the weekend in Illinois on two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe and her husband, Spencer.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement What makes these cuts particularly remarkable is that on May 14, 2025, the Division of Overdose Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had announced, based on provisional data, that the number of overdose deaths in 2024 had dropped 27%.—
Charles LeBaron,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And if the giver dies during the five-year period, some of the gift will be added back into their estate.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the time, his disappearance was being investigated as part of the Washington Attorney General’s Office Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Cold Case Unit, according to the outlets.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The president has been shown potential plans, ranging from possible military strikes to action that doesn’t include the military, according to MS Now and other media outlets.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Crown Rot Wilted leaves and a center (crown) that is soft and brown may be caused by crown rot, Kondrat explains.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pothos is a popular houseplant, beloved for its glossy green leaves and beautiful vining growth habit.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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