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or good-by
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Recent Examples of good-bye
Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
While the Plums say their good-byes, Daisy waits in the school bus.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Feb. 2026
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-bye
farewell
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Leo departed for Rome after a farewell ceremony at the Malabo airport, ending an 11-day, four-nation voyage that took him from Algeria in the north of Africa to Angola in the south and Cameroon in between.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s misperceived betrayals, a surprise pregnancy, sudden abandonment, a sentimental reconciliation, a fatal illness and a tearful farewell.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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