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
This mock draft contemplates a couple of trades that could facilitate a quarterback exodus: Buffalo trading the 29th pick and Philadelphia bailing on the 32nd.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Passover, one of the most widely celebrated of Jewish holidays, commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The White House plans to hold a Passover service commemorating the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Prior to that, though, there was a mini cast exodus, with Sara Ramírez leaving the show as Che Diaz last February and Karen Pittman (aka Nya Wallace) following suit a month later.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Passover, one of the most widely celebrated of Jewish holidays, commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The White House plans to hold a Passover service commemorating the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Prior to that, though, there was a mini cast exodus, with Sara Ramírez leaving the show as Che Diaz last February and Karen Pittman (aka Nya Wallace) following suit a month later.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exodus
Noun
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The store is designed with an easy flow of boutiques, each housing different day and evening clothes and accessories, from Zara’s more sophisticated ready-to-wear and tailored looks, to the brand’s trendy and casual styles.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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India's decision to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, an agreement that manages the flow of the Indus River basin that runs between the two nations, has especially fueled concerns in Pakistan of an attempt to halt water entering the country.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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However, Indian officials said the excessive outflow of goods was creating congestion at these logistics chokepoints and escalating costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Apr. 2025
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Extending across the left side of the image is a narrow, colorful outflow called a jet, which comes from the nearby protostar HOPS 153, out of frame.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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Still, the outpouring of love since news of his latest health setback was posted on Facebook wasn’t something Wickers expected.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Over time, its meaning broadened to include any sudden outpouring or large quantity, such as a spate of words or a spate of crimes.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Exodus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exodus. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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