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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
Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
In hindsight, his decision to sell out can look like one of the most expensive early exits in Silicon Valley history.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The restaurant sits just a few exits away from the city’s southern border in a former Bob Evans restaurant location.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Numerous maintenance employees attempted to clean up the spills as fans headed for the exits and even tore up the ground in front of one entrance in order to work on some pipes.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
As fans headed to the exits, the US stars stayed on the ice, skating around with their nation’s flag wrapped around them, their screams of delight heard from the seats at the back of the arena.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Chaos quickly unfolds as players on benches dive for cover, those on the ice frantically skate toward exits and fans flee their seats.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The video shows people in the stands running for the exits when the first shots are heard, and players on the bench duck down.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Those free throws would summon the last cheers of the night from the home crowd, as UNLV went on a 7-0 run to take an 85-81 lead and prompt fans to start heading toward the exits.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Unlike its soluble sister, this kind of fiber passes right through us and exits virtually unchanged, speeding the movement of food through the digestive system and adding bulk to our stool, according to the FDA.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Abraham’s departure is the latest in a string of high-profile exits from the CDC.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
And flight disruptions could continue well after the storm exits the Northeast and New England as crews work to clear airport runways of snow and ice, and then get flights back up and running.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Aleali expects gradual growth for the sector over the next several years, but only if private equity successfully exits its sports investments.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Two other high-ranking music executives from outside the company, who also spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity to maintain relationships there, said talent and agents at Wasserman Music are furious, and planning exits if Wasserman stays much longer.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The vessels also showed genetic activity and physical properties similar to those seen in the developing human brain, including features of the blood-brain barrier, which regulates what enters and exits brain tissue.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Investors are running for the exits on cybersecurity stocks as persistent artificial intelligence disruption fears overpower the industry's strong fundamentals.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
In hindsight, his decision to sell out can look like one of the most expensive early exits in Silicon Valley history.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
The restaurant sits just a few exits away from the city’s southern border in a former Bob Evans restaurant location.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026
Numerous maintenance employees attempted to clean up the spills as fans headed for the exits and even tore up the ground in front of one entrance in order to work on some pipes.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
As fans headed to the exits, the US stars stayed on the ice, skating around with their nation’s flag wrapped around them, their screams of delight heard from the seats at the back of the arena.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Chaos quickly unfolds as players on benches dive for cover, those on the ice frantically skate toward exits and fans flee their seats.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The video shows people in the stands running for the exits when the first shots are heard, and players on the bench duck down.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Those free throws would summon the last cheers of the night from the home crowd, as UNLV went on a 7-0 run to take an 85-81 lead and prompt fans to start heading toward the exits.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Microsoft gaming biz exits the 'Phil Zone' Spencer had made clear his intention to retire a year ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in an email to employees on Friday.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Unlike its soluble sister, this kind of fiber passes right through us and exits virtually unchanged, speeding the movement of food through the digestive system and adding bulk to our stool, according to the FDA.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
Abraham’s departure is the latest in a string of high-profile exits from the CDC.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
And flight disruptions could continue well after the storm exits the Northeast and New England as crews work to clear airport runways of snow and ice, and then get flights back up and running.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Aleali expects gradual growth for the sector over the next several years, but only if private equity successfully exits its sports investments.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Two other high-ranking music executives from outside the company, who also spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity to maintain relationships there, said talent and agents at Wasserman Music are furious, and planning exits if Wasserman stays much longer.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The vessels also showed genetic activity and physical properties similar to those seen in the developing human brain, including features of the blood-brain barrier, which regulates what enters and exits brain tissue.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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These are the 2026 contestants whose departures were highlighted in the episode (plus the recognizable faces USA TODAY spotted).—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Around half of the departures at Kennedy Airport, LaGuardia and Boston were canceled for Tuesday.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That is a huge increase from the average eight deaths typically seen at this point in the season, according to France’s National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches (ANENA).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The victory also moves the Horned Frogs closer to a regular season Big 12 title as TCU sits a full game ahead of West Virginia (22-6, 12-4) and Baylor (23-6, 12-4) in the league standings with just two games remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Maybe when the sun moves, the players will accept a cap.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hesbach said that bumble bees are often frequently bought online to pollinate fruit crops, but that their population dies each winter.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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The state attorney general's office has taken over the investigation, which is standard practice when a person dies during a police encounter.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that lawmakers must schedule appointments at the DOJ at least 24 hours in advance to assess the documents at a secure facility.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Media outlets and NGOs later identified that agent as Gertler (though he was never charged in the case).—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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The builders’ alternating harassment and bribery leaves Cook with little recourse, especially when mafioso-like representatives begin dropping by at all hours, leading to dry exchanges — what little dialogue the film has is extremely funny.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each time an experienced attorney leaves, leaders assess that prosecutor’s caseload and make decisions about how many of their cases can be reassigned to remaining staff and which will be dropped due to diminished resources.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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