as in liberalism
a political belief stressing progress, the essential goodness of humankind, and individual freedom
a rising politician who is being hailed as the new voice of the left
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as in abandoned
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 bequeathed
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 quit
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 handed
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 dumped
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in allowed
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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Recent Examples of left
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The home side took the lead through Mateo Chavez Garcia in the 55th minute, when the 22-year-old left-back popped up on the right wing and then curled a shot beyond the Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
To the left, the instruments of the Digital Cockpit now have three different view options that can be flipped through via a dedicated button on the steering wheel.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Burakovsky spent some time on the third line with Ryan Donato on the left and Frank Nazar centering.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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There, the Sox scored on a weak, off-line throw from shallow left fielder José Caballero.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
The home side took the lead through Mateo Chavez Garcia in the 55th minute, when the 22-year-old left-back popped up on the right wing and then curled a shot beyond the Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
To the left, the instruments of the Digital Cockpit now have three different view options that can be flipped through via a dedicated button on the steering wheel.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Burakovsky spent some time on the third line with Ryan Donato on the left and Frank Nazar centering.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for left
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The Semiquincentennial Commission was conjured into being by Congress back in 2016, during that long-ago summer when the Democratic Party was convening in Philadelphia and the succession of one form of representational liberalism to another seemed pretty well secure.
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Those of us who care about keeping liberalism alive need Europeans to start defending it against all of its enemies—in Moscow, Beijing, and Washington.
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Students who entered college eager to study literature or history sometimes abandoned those fields because classrooms became places of discomfort rather than intellectual growth.
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Vazquez abandoned her black bike on the corner next to Pinch Kitchen + Bar.
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In contrast, the railway boom and the internet stock bubble bequeathed to the economy some vital infrastructure, such as tracks, rolling stock, and fibre-optic cables.
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Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed.
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After working in the steel mill himself, Stocklas quit and entered public life, eventually serving in the county council and as a district judge.
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The standout chef has his reasons for quitting.
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
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One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
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Morgan dumped Iyo to the outside, but Iyo Sky blocked Liv’s suicide dive attempt and hit an Asai moonsault to the outside.
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The storms, Mekkhala and Higos, have dumped heavy rain and damaged roads as Japan experiences its annual rainy season.
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The Nationals allowed 10 consecutive batters to reach base, eight of them via hits, including three extra-base hits and the two pivotal home runs.
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The team will now be allowed to travel to Seattle two days before the game, allowing for an extra day beyond the 24-hour window given to Team Melli for its first two games.
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The group brought snacks, pasta and bottles of water for survivors of the crash who were left stranded in Mendon.
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Minnesota stranded five on base in the final three innings, two of them in scoring position.
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“Left.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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