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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
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
According to All Three Zones tracking data, Power leads the team in defensive zone retrievals leading to exits per 60 minutes of ice time.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
While this market has those preconditions—a revolutionary technology and spectacular profit growth—the cycle has not yet reached the terminal phase where insiders rush for the exits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Most of the crowd started heading for the exits with seven minutes left and saw Mullins’ shot push the deficit to 30 on their way out.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2026
The animals’ homes can be up to 6-feet deep with 20 feet of weaving chambers and tunnels leading to at least two exits – and sometimes nearly a dozen.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
As people fled, government forces closed off the main exits of the market toward the street and directly shot at people trying to flee the flames, Saman said.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s not enough exits, and in many cases people have run the companies for cash today instead of investing in the future, which is coming to light now [as hold times increase].
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Newport Bridge traffic camera The DOT has cameras along Route 138 that show the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and some of the key exits in Newport that can be viewed here.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
The Kings have been committed to defense-first hockey for more than a decade, and coach Jim Hiller has kept the system alive despite four consecutive first-round playoff exits to the Edmonton Oilers.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
More news to know now Savannah Guthrie exits hosting NBC Olympics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
So sometimes, exits can be swift and unsentimental.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Never mind the long history of regulation dictating what goes on inside factories—emergency exits in clothing factories, cleanliness standards in meatpacking facilities, and so on.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.
—Sarah Healy Eagan, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
When the woman exits, her assailant throws her to the ground, rips off her clothes and overpowers her.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Texas Department of Transportation permanently closed two exits over the weekend along Interstate 35 near downtown Austin as crews prepare to reconstruct the Lady Bird Lake bridge.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
According to All Three Zones tracking data, Power leads the team in defensive zone retrievals leading to exits per 60 minutes of ice time.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
While this market has those preconditions—a revolutionary technology and spectacular profit growth—the cycle has not yet reached the terminal phase where insiders rush for the exits.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Most of the crowd started heading for the exits with seven minutes left and saw Mullins’ shot push the deficit to 30 on their way out.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2026
The animals’ homes can be up to 6-feet deep with 20 feet of weaving chambers and tunnels leading to at least two exits – and sometimes nearly a dozen.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
As people fled, government forces closed off the main exits of the market toward the street and directly shot at people trying to flee the flames, Saman said.
—Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s not enough exits, and in many cases people have run the companies for cash today instead of investing in the future, which is coming to light now [as hold times increase].
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Newport Bridge traffic camera The DOT has cameras along Route 138 that show the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge and some of the key exits in Newport that can be viewed here.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
According to Dardarian, some evidence suggests hot water, especially when consumed on an empty stomach, can help stimulate gastric motility, which refers to how well food moves through and exits your GI tract.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 4 Feb. 2026
The Kings have been committed to defense-first hockey for more than a decade, and coach Jim Hiller has kept the system alive despite four consecutive first-round playoff exits to the Edmonton Oilers.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
More news to know now Savannah Guthrie exits hosting NBC Olympics.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
So sometimes, exits can be swift and unsentimental.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Never mind the long history of regulation dictating what goes on inside factories—emergency exits in clothing factories, cleanliness standards in meatpacking facilities, and so on.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Ensure no youth exits state custody alone.
—Sarah Healy Eagan, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Sanagustin, who exits as president of Pine Tree Entertainment for the role, will report to Tana Jamieson, co-head and executive vp creative affairs.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
When the woman exits, her assailant throws her to the ground, rips off her clothes and overpowers her.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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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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The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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None of the portal departures started more than five games in 2025.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Brian Kohberger, who pleaded guilty in July to the gruesome stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, faced a conflict of interest issue with his own attorney during the course of his case.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Texas Department of State Health Services noted that at least 762 cases occurred in West Texas, resulting in at least two deaths and 99 hospitalizations, according to state data last updated in August.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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In the romantic drama (which won a special jury award for debut feature), physical therapist Audrey (Moon Choi) moves back home to help her mother recover after a car accident.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Israel says the crossing is scheduled to open Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When the media are corrupted and play with the truth regarding political and ideological agendas, democracy dies.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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For example, perennials with remaining greenery should have no problem regrowing in spring, as their foliage dies back for winter anyway.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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His half-brother, Christopher Benitez, 27, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital just after midnight on Thursday, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Inara Camp, Agafay Desert, Morocco For the nomadic people of North Africa, precious tea leaves were both a commodity and part of a simple ceremony that underpinned friendly chats and business deals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Low humidity can produce browning leaves and leaves with crispy margins, and this issue is especially pronounced in winter when indoor humidity is low.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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