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as in to abandon
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in to quit
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in to let
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leave
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
What happens when a movement built on peace sets off a chain of events that leaves a region fluent only in the language of violence?
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The case comes at a time of heightened uncertainty within the district, where the school board recently voted to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on leave pending a federal investigation that has been reported to involve a past contract with an outside education technology company.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Individuals who leave Medicare Advantage should check Medigap availability in their state before switching, as coverage rules and pricing vary widely.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
What happens when a movement built on peace sets off a chain of events that leaves a region fluent only in the language of violence?
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Multiple air traffic controllers who were in the tower at the time of the collision took medical leave.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The case comes at a time of heightened uncertainty within the district, where the school board recently voted to place Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on leave pending a federal investigation that has been reported to involve a past contract with an outside education technology company.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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The vehicle was later found abandoned at Clement Park in Littleton.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Avoid abandoning any fire without supervision.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Indyke and Kahn serve as co-executors of Epstein's estate, were bequeathed by Epstein $50 and $25 million respectively, and managed Epstein's legal and financial affairs.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Before the ceremony, the queen bequeathed William the title of Duke of Cambridge.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 500 of the agency’s approximately 50,000 officers have quit since the partial shutdown started, the department said.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Multiple airports have been experiencing greater than 40% callout rates of TSA workers, and nearly 500 of the agency’s nearly 50,000 transportation security officers have quit during the shutdown.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The group was flown to Poland and transported to the Ukrainian border by US officials who then handed them over to Polish officials who escorted them across the border.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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But passengers cannot just hand individual officers cash.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to plead guilty at an April 8 court appearance, and admit to killing women and dumping their bodies near Gilgo Beach along with other locations on Long Island, according to a source familiar with the case.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last week, that seemed prudent, since the party’s membership database had already been hacked, with names and private information of members dumped online.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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In a 3-2 loss to the Phillies, Manager Blake Butera uses a reliever for one inning before letting starter Zack Littell work five.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choose honesty, and let support flow in.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney World just announced five exciting new promotions for summer and into early fall, offering families multiple ways to potentially shave off hundreds of dollars from the total cost of their vacation.—
Carly Neil,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Don't wait for a vacation to treat yourself kindly.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, the deadline, Immigration and Customs Enforcement finally granted her permission to reenter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Warso got permission from the facility’s director for the demonstration, along with a reminder not to post flyers.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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