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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
Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Her departure to the transfer portal leaves a significant gap in Missouri’s scoring and playmaking.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
That leaves Jeremy Smith as the starting left tackle; and Oscar Colon and Manasseh Ripert battling at right tackle.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The bottom line Being judgment-proof means that even a successful lawsuit against you leaves creditors with no practical way to collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The lawmakers' failure to offer a solution after months of debate raises uncertainty about how Georgians will vote in November and leaves confusion that could end in the courts or a special legislative session.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, that leaves patients with the responsibility of seeking recourse after harm has already been done.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
That leaves eleven major county positions up for election with no Republican candidate named yet, although appointees are likely to be decided sometime this spring, according to Lake County Republican Party officials.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Their plumed blooms in pink, red, white, and purple, and their fern-like leaves add visual contrast when planted with hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Kratom’s effects come from compounds in its leaves, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7OH.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Serve the salad on its own, as a sandwich, or on lettuce leaves.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Used tea leaves and bags have varied uses, including deodorizing shoes and fridges.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower is sold whole, including the head, green leaves, and stalks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Her early death, after an illness that the father initially contrives to ignore then notices just in time to capture her desperation in a fine sketch, leaves Mimí utterly disoriented, yearning only to achieve a level of self-control and detachment that will spare him their tumultuous struggle.
—Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
Her departure to the transfer portal leaves a significant gap in Missouri’s scoring and playmaking.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
That leaves Jeremy Smith as the starting left tackle; and Oscar Colon and Manasseh Ripert battling at right tackle.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The bottom line Being judgment-proof means that even a successful lawsuit against you leaves creditors with no practical way to collect.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The lawmakers' failure to offer a solution after months of debate raises uncertainty about how Georgians will vote in November and leaves confusion that could end in the courts or a special legislative session.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Emma’s kindness toward him leaves Dana beaming, a mentor-mentee relationship that is often reserved for Robby and his residents.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, that leaves patients with the responsibility of seeking recourse after harm has already been done.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
That leaves eleven major county positions up for election with no Republican candidate named yet, although appointees are likely to be decided sometime this spring, according to Lake County Republican Party officials.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
The leaves have a natural MSG-like umami quality.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
Their plumed blooms in pink, red, white, and purple, and their fern-like leaves add visual contrast when planted with hydrangeas.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Kratom’s effects come from compounds in its leaves, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, often called 7OH.
—Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
But holding on leaves your portfolio heavily concentrated.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Serve the salad on its own, as a sandwich, or on lettuce leaves.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Used tea leaves and bags have varied uses, including deodorizing shoes and fridges.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Cauliflower is sold whole, including the head, green leaves, and stalks.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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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
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Frates and some other Miamians want the YMCA of Greater Miami to take over the building and put in athletic facilities after the library abandons the building.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … MEDIA ARSENAL ALERT — Michigan Democrat quits politics, says party agenda betrayed her faith.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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That’s a refreshingly honest reason for calling it quits, and an understandable one.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
20 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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Turan hands me off to his roommate, Rory Carmichael, a genial 39-year-old engineer.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 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
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As a demo, one of the artisans dumps a sack of more than 200 bones (a gray fox, incidentally) into a random jumble on a workbench.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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King lets the nearby Fern Hollow Nature Center use his property and lake, letting little kids learn to fish during summer programs and field trips.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their Visiting Practitioner Program lets guests experience specialized off-menu treatments including physiotherapy and Ayurvedic healing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trip was chosen with Amanda Bratton’s love of cruise vacations in mind.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The firm estimates that the top 10 percent of American earners will spend an eye-watering $544 billion on vacations in this year.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The search box is prominent, and the landing screen displays common functions for automations, customization, permissions, and workflows.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pricing and availability are unknown with various regulatory permissions pending.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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