as in flow
a flowing or going out
the mass exodus from the cities for the beaches and the mountains on most summer weekends
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Recent Examples of exodus
Williams was part of a large Cyclones exodus to the transfer portal after a disappointing season that ended with a first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament.
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Pj Green
april 12, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The goal is preventing a mass exodus of workers frustrated by stagnant pay, and simultaneously avoiding pay raises that would worsen the city’s short-term financial problems.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the mass exodus, Kristinia stayed behind to feed the hungry, becoming one of the last to travel through the Lachin Corridor.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
State officials are now concerned about the exodus of refiners, which is driving up gas prices.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
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Pj Green
april 12, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The goal is preventing a mass exodus of workers frustrated by stagnant pay, and simultaneously avoiding pay raises that would worsen the city’s short-term financial problems.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the mass exodus, Kristinia stayed behind to feed the hungry, becoming one of the last to travel through the Lachin Corridor.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
State officials are now concerned about the exodus of refiners, which is driving up gas prices.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exodus
Noun
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Crews also removed a wooden timber debris screen in front of one of the dam's gates to help increase water flow through it.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Another work from this era, Veterans Day (2016), features a flow of musical notes that surround a framed newspaper article about the conviction of Muhammad Ali for refusing to fight in the American war in Vietnam and an old photograph of soldiers raising their fists.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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One aspect of California’s economic sluggishness is an outflow of workers due to its sky-high living costs.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their steady buying helped offset outflows from Western investors and underpinned bullion's surge to record highs .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the weeks since the blaze, Abu-Namous has received an outpouring of support from the Smithville community.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Exodus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exodus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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