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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
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Identify which formats capture attention, which headlines match search intent, and which referral sources attract engaged readers instead of quick exits.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Nearly half of the total 489 characters, 201 or 41 percent, will not be returning due to cancellations, series finales or character exits.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Our holding company itself is entirely funded by our exits.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Stairwells and elevator shafts acted like chimneys, and the absence of emergency lighting, signage and alternative exits prevented the safe evacuation of the hotel’s 238 guests, the indictment said.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2003, Zeev convinced Apax to invest roughly $10 million in Audible, eventually turning that $10 million into $130 million, a coup at a time when barely any exits were taking place.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Cnbc Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Property tax increases—among the highest in the nation—have pushed some longtime residents toward the exits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Cables, exits, insurance, consent protocols.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Robert Frank, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
As the former Prince Andrew exits his royal residence, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis will still have a home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Introducing the Vogue Business People Moves Tracker, a running list highlighting the key executive appointments and exits across the fashion and beauty industries.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
At 48 seconds, Tommy parks his truck and exits the vehicle.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Why, Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another, which is the one-eyed giant among the blind with a $23 million domestic opening and equally great critical and audience exits with 95% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, an A CinemaScore and a great 74% definite recommend on PostTrak.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Every company’s leadership situation is different, and the question is whether these CEO exits stand alone—or are the harbinger of a broader trend.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 29th, Mercury exits your sign and enters your income and values zone.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
The secondary rainbow is caused by a second reflection inside the droplet, and this ‘re-reflected’ light exits the drop at a different angle—50 degrees instead of 42 degrees for the red primary bow.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
Germany arrives at the 2026 World Cup eager to restore their reputation after disappointing exits in 2018 and 2022.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Identify which formats capture attention, which headlines match search intent, and which referral sources attract engaged readers instead of quick exits.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Nearly half of the total 489 characters, 201 or 41 percent, will not be returning due to cancellations, series finales or character exits.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Our holding company itself is entirely funded by our exits.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Stairwells and elevator shafts acted like chimneys, and the absence of emergency lighting, signage and alternative exits prevented the safe evacuation of the hotel’s 238 guests, the indictment said.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
In 2003, Zeev convinced Apax to invest roughly $10 million in Audible, eventually turning that $10 million into $130 million, a coup at a time when barely any exits were taking place.
—Michal Lev-Ram, Cnbc Contributor, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Property tax increases—among the highest in the nation—have pushed some longtime residents toward the exits.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Cables, exits, insurance, consent protocols.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
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Yet even as deal activity and exits start to increase, fundraising from institutional investors continues to fall due to a lack of distributions and poor performance in many funds.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
As the former Prince Andrew exits his royal residence, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis will still have a home.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Introducing the Vogue Business People Moves Tracker, a running list highlighting the key executive appointments and exits across the fashion and beauty industries.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
At 48 seconds, Tommy parks his truck and exits the vehicle.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Why, Warner Bros’ One Battle After Another, which is the one-eyed giant among the blind with a $23 million domestic opening and equally great critical and audience exits with 95% certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, an A CinemaScore and a great 74% definite recommend on PostTrak.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Every company’s leadership situation is different, and the question is whether these CEO exits stand alone—or are the harbinger of a broader trend.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 29th, Mercury exits your sign and enters your income and values zone.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
The secondary rainbow is caused by a second reflection inside the droplet, and this ‘re-reflected’ light exits the drop at a different angle—50 degrees instead of 42 degrees for the red primary bow.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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Fares to Rio de Janeiro can run higher, so think of GRU as your gateway, with low-cost carriers like Azul and GOL getting you to coastal escapes in no time.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In e-mails from July, 2022, one veterinarian identified fifteen recent escapes, adding that a deeper search of records would likely yield more.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Grande has notably made some departures from her primarily pink, white and pastel wardrobe pieces in recent days, going more Elphaba than Glinda with certain looks.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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But the Eagles expected to evolve — and needed to, given their defensive departures in the offseason.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The hurricane has been blamed for 77 deaths, according to the Pan American Health Organization.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the government.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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It’s estimated that one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease in the US.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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When Nora and Agnes’ mother dies, the siblings gather friends and loved ones in the home for a memorial.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Organic mulches include straw, pine needles, wood chips and bark, shredded leaves, and layers of newspaper.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 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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But a good time in enviable vacation spots is guaranteed, with ghoulish demises for many principal figures here served up like caviar on sashimi.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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