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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
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
That leaves Washington at a strange juncture, with widespread agreement among lawmakers that something should be done to address the issue of prediction markets.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The planes will service the Auckland to New York route, one of the world's longest commercial flights that currently leaves economy passengers sitting upright for a marathon 16 to 18 hours.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Then try the mussels, served with a fresh baguette and swimming in broth that leaves the perfect amount of coconut aftertaste on your tongue, encouraging just one more bite.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Robby agrees to watch the baby as a worker leaves to get her formula.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
And given Wyle’s comments about how the series’ next inter-season time jump could lead them to a winter shift, that leaves enough time for Al-Hashimi to get her health in order.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet the film leaves room for agency, however limited.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
That leaves one likely open spot on the line at right guard.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Look for larvae on the undersides of leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Plants with interesting leaves, unique growth habits, or flowers can be particularly attractive as specimen plants.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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 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
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of the peppermint plant.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
That leaves only right-hander Jacob Webb and left-handers Hoby Milner and Caleb Thielbar as veteran relievers for Counsell.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
That leaves Washington at a strange juncture, with widespread agreement among lawmakers that something should be done to address the issue of prediction markets.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The planes will service the Auckland to New York route, one of the world's longest commercial flights that currently leaves economy passengers sitting upright for a marathon 16 to 18 hours.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Then try the mussels, served with a fresh baguette and swimming in broth that leaves the perfect amount of coconut aftertaste on your tongue, encouraging just one more bite.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Robby agrees to watch the baby as a worker leaves to get her formula.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
And given Wyle’s comments about how the series’ next inter-season time jump could lead them to a winter shift, that leaves enough time for Al-Hashimi to get her health in order.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Yet the film leaves room for agency, however limited.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
That leaves one likely open spot on the line at right guard.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
There is also a Purpurea cultivar with violet leaves.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Look for larvae on the undersides of leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
There was a ficus tree directly next to the spa deck, a white hawk flying just below the clouds, and the leaves of a cecropia tree, where sloths typically sleep, peeking into my periphery.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Plants with interesting leaves, unique growth habits, or flowers can be particularly attractive as specimen plants.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
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 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
Peppermint oil comes from the leaves of the peppermint plant.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 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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Johnson isn’t the only men’s fashion outfit to call it quits recently.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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By 1995, the couple decided to call it quits.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Madison says as Tyler hands her a plate.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 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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Romance, fun diversions, vacations, sports events and rewarding activities with kids will be your theme.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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In the city’s early years, people would flock to Newport Beach from Los Angeles and elsewhere for beach vacations, a tourist town that visitors fell in love with, buying second homes or moving in permanently.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This includes patching existing vulnerabilities and making sure that the permissions employees have are strictly limited so they can’t be exploited.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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DHIs align with secure-by-default practices by coming pre-made with the smallest possible image sizes and the least permissions structure, which makes it so that the only people who can make changes to an image are those with the official authority to do so.—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Their colleagues were prepared to move forward with the motions to expel them if their departures were not imminent.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Still, the two members left the timeline of their departures ambiguous, and the lawmakers who were pushing to oust them might still take action today.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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