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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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2
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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5
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
Katie Houlis, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Bitcoin has been hit by fresh volatility this week as SpaceX’s looming initial public offering (IPO) leaves the crypto market on the brink of a massive Elon Musk price shock.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That leaves just 15% who are all in on swapping a prospect or three for a few months of the two-time Cy Young winner, who’s slated to return from injury this weekend.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
SBTi leaves annual matching intact as a baseline while opening the door to hourly matching.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
That leaves the most important question for Wembanyama himself.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The final beat leaves Ava and Deborah walking down the Vegas Strip in a jovial mood, Deborah’s fate still unwritten; the treatment may or may not work.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Samples of leaves from different trees are taken.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 June 2026
With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Filé powder is made with ground sassafras leaves, which were foraged by the local Choctaw people and used to flavor and thicken dishes long before French colonists showed up.
—Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Remove brown, yellowing, streaked, and spotted leaves by cutting them off as close to the ground as possible.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Indeterminate Tomato Varieties Indeterminate tomatoes are vining plants that produce flowers, leaves, and fruit right up until the first frost.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Verb
Espinosa leaves behind a husband and infant daughter.
—Katie Houlis, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Bitcoin has been hit by fresh volatility this week as SpaceX’s looming initial public offering (IPO) leaves the crypto market on the brink of a massive Elon Musk price shock.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That leaves just 15% who are all in on swapping a prospect or three for a few months of the two-time Cy Young winner, who’s slated to return from injury this weekend.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Both sides claimed vindication after the ruling, with Lively’s attorneys arguing the decision leaves open other avenues to pursue damages, while Baldoni’s lawyer emphasized that many of her original claims had been dismissed.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
SBTi leaves annual matching intact as a baseline while opening the door to hourly matching.
—Justin Worland, Time, 12 June 2026
That leaves the most important question for Wembanyama himself.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The final beat leaves Ava and Deborah walking down the Vegas Strip in a jovial mood, Deborah’s fate still unwritten; the treatment may or may not work.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Noun
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Kratom is derived from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa, a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Samples of leaves from different trees are taken.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 19 June 2026
With a 9-liter filter basket and wide intake area, it’s designed to capture everything from fine particles to large leaves, requiring less emptying and freeing up more pool time.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Filé powder is made with ground sassafras leaves, which were foraged by the local Choctaw people and used to flavor and thicken dishes long before French colonists showed up.
—Ashley Rose Young, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Remove brown, yellowing, streaked, and spotted leaves by cutting them off as close to the ground as possible.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Each time the leaves trembled, the sunlight filtering through them also wavered.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Indeterminate Tomato Varieties Indeterminate tomatoes are vining plants that produce flowers, leaves, and fruit right up until the first frost.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
Verb
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What Separates Flatness That Works Three things separate flatness that works from flatness that abandons.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Again, at least partially to cut costs, the R2 abandons the R1’s hydraulic roll control system, which caused stiffness, unnecessary clunking, and inconsistent response in almost any driving scenario.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Times Square revelers not ready to call it quits.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are calling it quits.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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If a child meets the criteria, and doesn't require more intensive care at the hospital, Diouf hands them packets of Plumpy'Nut.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Towns dumps the ball off to Mitchell Robinson for his easiest two points of the night.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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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
Verb
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The prediction market Kalshi, which lets people place money on the outcomes of various events including sports games and election outcomes, gave $25,000 to the Donalds campaign’s political committee last year.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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The idea is that eye strain typically sets in after about 20 minutes of screen use, and a 20-foot focus distance lets the eyes relax into a resting state.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Daily gratuities, drink-package service charges, specialty dining fees and other automatic add-ons have become a flashpoint for travelers who say cruise vacations are being advertised one way, yet priced another.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Anrabess Flowy Tiered Maxi Dress Ideal for beach vacations and city trips alike, style this with white sneakers, espadrilles, or sandals to create vacation looks for any occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But when every opportunity must travel through multiple layers of meetings and permissions, delay becomes a strategic choice even when no one chooses it.—
Christopher Washington,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Updated Mastercard’s name for the new product as well as blockchains where permissions are stored.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Greece is offering eastern Libya’s authorities coast guard training, as well as support for employment programs and investment initiatives, in an effort to strengthen cooperation and curb migrant departures across the Mediterranean.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In his stead, Kennedy often refers people to his protective, longtime assistant, Stefanie Spear, who colleagues say has slowed department operations and fueled some significant leadership departures.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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