LEAVE-TAKINGS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

leave-takings

noun

plural of leave-taking

as in departures

the act of leaving a place the leave-taking of the guest of honor was scheduled for 11 o'clock

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as in farewells

the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions the sweethearts' leave-taking was filled with tearful pauses and promises to meet again

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Noun

But there’s little doubt the Hornets are building around the duo with the departures of Ball to Minnesota and Miles Bridges headed to Phoenix in another trade that has yet to become official.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Despite high-profile billionaire departures and complaints about costs, California is pulling in more than $335 billion in venture capital — about ten times New York — fueled by an AI boom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of departures

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Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Fond farewells to Sugar the Surfing Dog Huntington Beach, California, was in mourning for Sugar the Surfing Dog, the first dog to be inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.

— Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

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Perfect for running errands, getting lunch with friends, and long-haul flights, these pants are your new summer wardrobe staple.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Delta Air Lines is officially selling basic tickets across its premium cabins, at least on some flights.

— Zach Wichter, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of flights

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Summit Fire evacuations An evacuation order and evacuation warnings are in effect for the Summit Fire.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of evacuations

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