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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
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
This desperate situation leaves Republicans with no choice but to destroy that which threatens to destroy them.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves Warsh's path beyond the hearing unclear.
—Emily Wilkins,matt Peterson, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves the Sparks with just three other players — Plum, who signed a core contract, Cameron Brink and Sania Feagin — under contract.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Cheng Li-wun leaves a press conference in Beijing on Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Carlton's departure and the graduations of Kyla Oldacre, Teya Sidberry and Ashton Judd leaves the Longhorns lacking experienced depth in the paint.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
When Finn leaves Honey, their lives are both improved, even if their offspring don’t see that until many years later.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves utility customers in San Diego paying more than $1 million each day just for SDG&E’s profits.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The chimps found that using sticks, stones and leaves can make day-to-day living easier and more productive.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The spiders’ white egg sacs, usually laid between October and November, are often attached to leaves, tree bark and flat structures and contain 400 to 500 eggs, according to Jorowatch.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Another great holly variety is Nelliet™ with a tight, upright growth habit and very dense foliage, thanks to its shorter internodes (the space between leaves).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of the peppermint plant.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
With its backdrop of deep green leaves, this climbing plant is striking wherever it’s planted.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Atletico's all-time top scorer wants to end his stellar run with the club on a high note before the 35-year-old leaves for the MLS.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
As part of this singularly unconventional deal, CBS pays not a red cent for the privilege of covering the tourney, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
This desperate situation leaves Republicans with no choice but to destroy that which threatens to destroy them.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves Warsh's path beyond the hearing unclear.
—Emily Wilkins,matt Peterson, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves the Sparks with just three other players — Plum, who signed a core contract, Cameron Brink and Sania Feagin — under contract.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Cheng Li-wun leaves a press conference in Beijing on Friday.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Carlton's departure and the graduations of Kyla Oldacre, Teya Sidberry and Ashton Judd leaves the Longhorns lacking experienced depth in the paint.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
When Finn leaves Honey, their lives are both improved, even if their offspring don’t see that until many years later.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That leaves utility customers in San Diego paying more than $1 million each day just for SDG&E’s profits.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Brassicas, including broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, are often targeted by cabbage loopers, which can riddle their leaves with holes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The chimps found that using sticks, stones and leaves can make day-to-day living easier and more productive.
—Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The spiders’ white egg sacs, usually laid between October and November, are often attached to leaves, tree bark and flat structures and contain 400 to 500 eggs, according to Jorowatch.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Another great holly variety is Nelliet™ with a tight, upright growth habit and very dense foliage, thanks to its shorter internodes (the space between leaves).
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of the peppermint plant.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
With its backdrop of deep green leaves, this climbing plant is striking wherever it’s planted.
—Claudia Guthrie, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Atletico's all-time top scorer wants to end his stellar run with the club on a high note before the 35-year-old leaves for the MLS.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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But what happens when a poet abandons this essential tool?—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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The group quickly abandons the car, leaving the infant alone with at least one of the car doors open for an hour.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So this little bit of mobile history was not destroyed, and the teardown gives us a good look at how LG was hoping to attract new customers before calling it quits.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Claire Foy stars as Polly, an electronic engineer who quits her job rather than work on a smart fridge that gathers data on its owners.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When life hands you lemon seeds, plant a lemon tree.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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The manager who hands her team an exit map and watches most of them stay anyway has done something the board retreat, the culture consultant, and the engagement platform cannot.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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But that was due to an issue with the primary vent on Orion that dumps wastewater overboard, which may have built up ice around it.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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If a company dumps toxic waste into a local river and your children get sick and die, there is no value lost, there are no damages, no liability—the ultimate rationale for Milton Friedman’s externalization of costs.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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God abandons the human race and lets people live out their days as the animal of their choice.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Foundry operates a pool that lets participants share in the collective proceeds, providing companies with a predictable cash flow in the process.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But a financial audit revealed that Alfortish had been skimming money, some of which had been earmarked for hurricane relief, to pay for vacations to Aruba and to Grand Cayman, and for a new sound system at his home.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The 100 percent cotton frock is on sale for only $16, and is perfect for beach days, vacations, and everything in-between.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To use Google Meet on Apple CarPlay, download the latest version of the app from the App Store and grant the app the necessary permissions.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once the access is given, OpenClaw is designed to act precisely as the user would, with the same broad permissions and capabilities.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the Federal Aviation Administration, departures to Miami International Airport were grounded for a brief period on Tuesday morning due to thunderstorms.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Jayhawks have no post players returning after the portal departures; incoming freshman Davion Adkins is the only center on the 2026-27 roster so far.—
PJ Green
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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