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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
Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, having a résumé full of quick exits is one of the fastest ways to get rejected, according to Shark Tank star and multimillionaire Kevin O’Leary.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
There were love triangles, love squares, dramatic exits, and a breakup full of so much gaslighting even viewers might get confused about what happened.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
More than 1,500 chief executives have left through the end of August, the highest year-to-date total since search firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas started tracking CEO exits.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Jeevan Thomas, an editorial strategist with deep newsroom instincts, and Himanshu Kumar, a growth-minded technical operator, together have shown how modest capital, relentless focus on the audience, and meticulous process design can convert attention into revenue and then into meaningful exits.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Mostly a bunch of early postseason exits, and a team this year spending the final days of the season trying to make the playoffs after frittering away a big lead to the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Their exits are magnified without mercy and underreported without context.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
As Adams exits, the energy appears to be with progressives, a reversal of the wave that carried him to Gracie Mansion.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The continent delivers close to 1,000 technology exits annually of $100 million-$500 million, roughly the same size as the US market and with leaner capital journeys.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Summer exits the frame and can be heard running across the apartment.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Both exits at Glendale Avenue remained closed, as was the carpool exit ramp at Maryland Avenue, and both exits at Cardinals Way.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
For Guerrero, there’s only one way to move past the quick exits.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In fact, having a résumé full of quick exits is one of the fastest ways to get rejected, according to Shark Tank star and multimillionaire Kevin O’Leary.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
There were love triangles, love squares, dramatic exits, and a breakup full of so much gaslighting even viewers might get confused about what happened.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
More than 1,500 chief executives have left through the end of August, the highest year-to-date total since search firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas started tracking CEO exits.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Platforms had lulled users into complacent dependency, then sealed off the exits, revealing themselves as extractive monopolies.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Jeevan Thomas, an editorial strategist with deep newsroom instincts, and Himanshu Kumar, a growth-minded technical operator, together have shown how modest capital, relentless focus on the audience, and meticulous process design can convert attention into revenue and then into meaningful exits.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Mostly a bunch of early postseason exits, and a team this year spending the final days of the season trying to make the playoffs after frittering away a big lead to the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Their exits are magnified without mercy and underreported without context.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Both of the Bills’ AFC title game exits have come at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
Mamdani criticizes Adams as 'extreme' after mayor exits New York City race.
—FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
As Adams exits, the energy appears to be with progressives, a reversal of the wave that carried him to Gracie Mansion.
—Averi Harper, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2025
The continent delivers close to 1,000 technology exits annually of $100 million-$500 million, roughly the same size as the US market and with leaner capital journeys.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Summer exits the frame and can be heard running across the apartment.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Both exits at Glendale Avenue remained closed, as was the carpool exit ramp at Maryland Avenue, and both exits at Cardinals Way.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
Noun
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For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, there were five high-profile security issues at the Golden complex, including a staff member arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, multiple escapes by violent young people and a riot between rival gangs, which injured three staff members.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Policy Forum previously reported 2012 was another high point for educator departures in Wisconsin, likely related to the 2011 passage of Act 10.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two of Grammy-winning worship collective Maverick City Music‘s members, Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine, have announced their departures from the group.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
6 Oct. 2025
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Both deaths are portrayed in the show.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Violent crime lower this summer in Indianapolis IndyStar and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police data show that in the first six months of 2025, there was a significant dip in year-to-date deaths compared to the past five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies Jane Goodall, the British primatologist and conservationist best known for her intimate studies of chimpanzees, died aged 91.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement In the quest to lure out Iblis, Khalid kills Ka-young’s grandmother, who dies protecting Min-ji.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps, even more than ever before, because there are so many other outlets and ways people consume news today.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Two teen girls were found dead on top of a New York subway in what officials are calling a possible subway surfing incident, news outlets report.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shepherd’s Purse A low-growing annual weed with leaves that resemble dandelion foliage, shepherd’s purse germinates in fall and then sends up a slender flower stalk in spring.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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This 20-inch serving tray has rich orange and brown leaves for the ideal autumnal touch.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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