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as in abandons
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 bequeaths
to give by means of a will
I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children
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as in quits
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 hands
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 dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in lets
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacations
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 permissions
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 departures
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 leaves
John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
Researchers said the technology could eventually support new treatments for drug-resistant hypertension, a condition that leaves many Americans dependent on multiple medications with limited results.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
That leaves Brian Flores in Minnesota.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The second surprise is that Dutton Ranch mostly leaves Yellowstone behind in its first 10 minutes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The closure on Speer leaves Bad Ass with six locations in Colorado, including near Union Station in Denver and in Lakewood and Boulder.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
McManus’ exit leaves rookie sixth-round pick and Severna Park native Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik as the two kickers on Green Bay’s roster.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
That leaves us with Coleman, the Dolphins’ second of three fifth-round picks, a slot weapon who has thrived at all four of his college stops.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
If Hethington can source the preferred barramundi, look for the green-fig-leaves fish roast.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Safe Haven depicts three children playing under a squirrel, a cardinal and an owl while under a tree with leaves falling upon them.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Their leaves waft a citrus-like scent and can be used to infuse lemon or lime flavors into various recipes.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
To reduce the risk of mildew issues, keep watermelon leaves as dry as possible by directing your hose at the soil line or using drip irrigation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
The idea of creating a seedless watermelon came from Japanese scientists who, in the late 1930’s, applied colchicine to young seedlings at their shoot apex when the first true seedling leaves began to form.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
As plants use rainwater to grow, their leaves pick up the rain’s characteristic ratio of hydrogen isotopes—atoms with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The list spans roots, leaves, fruits and mushrooms.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Verb
As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
Researchers said the technology could eventually support new treatments for drug-resistant hypertension, a condition that leaves many Americans dependent on multiple medications with limited results.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
That leaves Brian Flores in Minnesota.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The second surprise is that Dutton Ranch mostly leaves Yellowstone behind in its first 10 minutes.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The closure on Speer leaves Bad Ass with six locations in Colorado, including near Union Station in Denver and in Lakewood and Boulder.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 May 2026
McManus’ exit leaves rookie sixth-round pick and Severna Park native Trey Smack and Lucas Havrisik as the two kickers on Green Bay’s roster.
—Steve Megargee, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
That leaves us with Coleman, the Dolphins’ second of three fifth-round picks, a slot weapon who has thrived at all four of his college stops.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Noun
Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
If Hethington can source the preferred barramundi, look for the green-fig-leaves fish roast.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Safe Haven depicts three children playing under a squirrel, a cardinal and an owl while under a tree with leaves falling upon them.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Their leaves waft a citrus-like scent and can be used to infuse lemon or lime flavors into various recipes.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
To reduce the risk of mildew issues, keep watermelon leaves as dry as possible by directing your hose at the soil line or using drip irrigation.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
The idea of creating a seedless watermelon came from Japanese scientists who, in the late 1930’s, applied colchicine to young seedlings at their shoot apex when the first true seedling leaves began to form.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
As plants use rainwater to grow, their leaves pick up the rain’s characteristic ratio of hydrogen isotopes—atoms with the same number of protons and different numbers of neutrons.
—Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The list spans roots, leaves, fruits and mushrooms.
—Ryan Brennan
may 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
Verb
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Everyone abandons him, except the doctors and their machines.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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When a security system declines a valid purchase, the customer often abandons the cart and moves to a competitor.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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King and Kudrow’s own feelings about AI writing are beautifully summarized by real-life TV director Jimmy Burrows, who plays himself in the series, when his character quits after shooting the pilot episode.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The two welcomed their daughter Scottie in December before calling it quits by May.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Santos then walks to the drive-thru window and hands the bag to the customer.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Someone hands me an invitation to another party for later Saturday night that’s billed to go on until 5am.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Verb
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After New Year’s our mother dumps it, with all the glossy families and chirpy letters, in the trash.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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After Frankie's fiancĂ© dumps her before their wedding, she and George embark on a trip to Tofino, on what would have been Frankie's honeymoon.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The system also produces a digital twin of the accelerator, a real-time virtual model that lets researchers test changes without touching the live machine.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Modern technology lets pitchers experiment with grips and spins to create gnarly movement and ambush batters with off-speed action.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Crafted from breathable European linen, this mini dress is a smart choice for my beach vacations.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Fielding said cruise vacations remain as safe as other types of travel when passengers follow health guidance and stay aware of official updates.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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That context is then used to power AI agents capable of acting on behalf of employees, completing multi-step tasks while understanding company structure, permissions, and workflows across tools like Slack, Salesforce, and Google Workspace.—
Michelle Castillo,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The administration's approach to DACA showcases another way that officials are stripping away legal permissions to be in the country through temporary policies.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Noun
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JetBlue plans nearly 130 daily departures at FLL this summer, a 75% increase from last summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Though the Republican staffers’ departures are unrelated, their simultaneous exits leave Garcia with one less bridge to the Hill at a moment when US-Africa policy can least afford the disruption.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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