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
The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Company leadership framed the move as a logistical decision rather than a full-on California exodus.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Padres must hope so, because a similar exodus is occurring again.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Animal exodus Bly Road has long been home to many animals, Hahnfeld and the Hoffs said, including cougars, eagles, owls and deer.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Company leadership framed the move as a logistical decision rather than a full-on California exodus.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The Padres must hope so, because a similar exodus is occurring again.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Animal exodus Bly Road has long been home to many animals, Hahnfeld and the Hoffs said, including cougars, eagles, owls and deer.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exodus
Noun
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Weekend forecast With the southerly air flow from the Gulf of Mexico overnight, moisture has increased across the region, allowing some dense patchy fog to develop through mid-morning.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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If Iran closes the Strait and disrupts the flow of that oil, the impact on global prices would be immediate and dramatic, Alkadiri says.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2026
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However, only the brightest red supergiants can drive outflows of material powerful enough to trigger this transitional phase that leads eventually to the death of the star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The move aimed to provide liquidity to retail investors amid rising industry-wide redemption requests and multiple quarters of net outflows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lee’s Facebook post last week sharing news of the sale prompted an outpouring of comments lovingly expressing the many good memories and bonds formed.—
Leanne Battelle,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Exodus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exodus. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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