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as in leaves
to give up (a job or office)
he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant
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as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently
her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
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as in ceases
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions
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as in forsakes
to cause to remain behind
he quit the house sometime around nine this morning and hasn't been seen since
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as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
tried to persuade his daughter to remain at home, but eventually he just quit and let her go out on her own
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as in stops
to come to an end
will this teasing ever quit?
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as in pays
to give what is owed for
eager to quit all debts before starting married life
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as in departs
to leave a place often for another
we plan to quit the amusement park around seven tonight and then head to the diner for some food
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as in behaves
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight
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Recent Examples of quits
The singer refused to flat-out say the Eagles are calling it quits.
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Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But the daughter of late feminist and civil rights activist Roxcy Bolton isn’t ready to call it quits just yet.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The sports journalist, who split from Kelce in 2022, joined forces with Tiffany Haddish, Ben Simmons, and Offset in a Sleeper commercial that poked fun at the aftermath of calling it quits in the spotlight.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
And the rest of the jewelry box of a city isn't ready to call it quits, wagering that some things are still worth taking their time, and come out stronger under pressure.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Hiring, quits and layoff rates held relatively steady.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The couple appeared to have split in December 2023 and briefly reconnected in May 2024 before officially calling it quits in September.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Calling it quits, once and for all?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The group released two more studio albums, making their final tally 13 albums altogether, before calling it quits in 2022.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But the daughter of late feminist and civil rights activist Roxcy Bolton isn’t ready to call it quits just yet.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
The sports journalist, who split from Kelce in 2022, joined forces with Tiffany Haddish, Ben Simmons, and Offset in a Sleeper commercial that poked fun at the aftermath of calling it quits in the spotlight.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
And the rest of the jewelry box of a city isn't ready to call it quits, wagering that some things are still worth taking their time, and come out stronger under pressure.
—Chris Livesay, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Hiring, quits and layoff rates held relatively steady.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The couple appeared to have split in December 2023 and briefly reconnected in May 2024 before officially calling it quits in September.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Calling it quits, once and for all?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
The group released two more studio albums, making their final tally 13 albums altogether, before calling it quits in 2022.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quits
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Modern systems, including those from ADT, offer smart features that detect when your mobile device leaves a preset boundary (geofence) around your home.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara found her highest-profile role in Home Alone (1990), as a harried suburban mom who accidentally abandons her 8-year-old son.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Feb. 2026
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The second abandons the intellectual framework that apparently motivated Warsh’s interest in the position.—
Daniel J. Arbess,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Such desires can persist even after the reward itself ceases to be pleasurable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Once the prisoner ceases his danse macabre, the crowd goes wild.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Shakespearean classic focuses on Macbeth, a Scottish general who makes his prophecy of becoming king a reality but then succumbs to madness.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sexuality is a source of conflict for her family, and the pressure leads to the painful breakup with her girlfriend, Rosie (Jess Gabor), who succumbs to family expectations.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
17 Dec. 2025
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There’s a long inner liner that stops a few inches short of the hem, offering calf-length coverage.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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If Chipotle stops producing them, these chairs might appreciate to become a solid investment.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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Whoever leaves last probably pays.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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If that group is overhauled and JFM departs, there will be a lot of learning to do through the spring and summer.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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The train primarily departs from London Victoria Station, offering several day trips across the British countryside.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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The ski also includes other features that let the rider adjust how the craft behaves on the water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Earth, skis can glide across snowy surfaces because of the way water ice behaves.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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