as in departure
the act of leaving a place
your lighting out of church before the end of services did not go unnoticed
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as in getting (away)
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as in setting out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighting out
Noun
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026 -
Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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So, on the evening of June 1, neighbors gathered to show support for her family by setting out lights.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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For one, mosquitoes breed in water so creating a spray or setting out coffee water may have contradictory effects.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In the early going, Robinson has played five minutes so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The former congresswoman chose not only to not run for reelection during the 2026 cycle, but to resign her position at the beginning of the year, setting off a special election for her seat in Georgia's 14th congressional district.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Done in the style of the children’s classic Operation, Unethical Hoops requires players to use tweezers to pull objects from tiny holes, with the slightest touch of a metal border setting off a buzzer indicating failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for the port city, including the Christian quarter, which has been spared so far.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Israel issues a warning for Tyre, Lebanon Meanwhile, the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Lebanon’s southern port city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, which has so far been spared from airstrikes on the city.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Some 2 million barrels per day might be getting out on tankers that have switched off their transponders, according to the bank's estimates.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ramaswamy became Snowflake’s chief executive in 2024, as the AI boom was taking off.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Verb
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With clouds clearing out, temps could climb by Sunday and Monday, when the highs may peak near 90 degrees, the forecast shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Start off your summer on a clutter-free, minimalist note by clearing out these eight items.—
Lacey Ramburger,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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