as in departure
the act of leaving a place
we simply didn't know what to make of the couple's sudden quitting of the party
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as in surrendering
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as in dying
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as in leaving
to give up (a job or office)
he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant
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as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
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as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions
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as in deserting
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 succumbing
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 ending
to come to an end
will this teasing ever quit?
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
eager to quit all debts before starting married life
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as in exiting
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 behaving
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 quitting
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Consider setting a quitting time and sticking to it — don’t bring work home with you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Like quitting was never an option.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Perhaps just as dangerous for business owners who value staff stability, even higher numbers of poll participants voiced support of revenge quitting.
—Bruce Crumley, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Monster’s survey shows the main triggers for revenge quitting are toxic workplaces, poor management, and feeling undervalued.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Organizations can now track which departments show signs of burnout, identify employees at risk of quitting and monitor emotional responses to organizational changes.
—Fares Ahmad, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025
When quitting feels like the only option For Khris Rogers, the symptoms that consumed her during perimenopause stole her ability to keep her job.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Tim Reynolds, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Schaffrick has quite a story — turning pro at 14 before growing disillusioned with the sport at 21, quitting to become a plumber.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Santos-Griswold contemplated quitting the sport.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, took the fall for the decision to give Mandelson the job by quitting on Sunday.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
For them, quitting smoking is not simply a matter of willpower.
—Timothy Vermillion, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The approach can reduce the risk of injury, exhaustion and people quitting altogether, Stanford said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Even in her most vulnerable moments, quitting has never crossed her mind.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Perhaps the only thing more astounding than a 16-year-old quitting at the prime of her career is a woman who took three years off returning as if no time had passed.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Consider setting a quitting time and sticking to it — don’t bring work home with you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Like quitting was never an option.
—Outside Online, 31 Dec. 2025
Perhaps just as dangerous for business owners who value staff stability, even higher numbers of poll participants voiced support of revenge quitting.
—Bruce Crumley, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Monster’s survey shows the main triggers for revenge quitting are toxic workplaces, poor management, and feeling undervalued.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Organizations can now track which departments show signs of burnout, identify employees at risk of quitting and monitor emotional responses to organizational changes.
—Fares Ahmad, The Conversation, 20 Nov. 2025
When quitting feels like the only option For Khris Rogers, the symptoms that consumed her during perimenopause stole her ability to keep her job.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Barely two months after nearly quitting — her husband, former bobsledder Nic Taylor, flew to Norway after those texts to talk her out of it — Meyers Taylor won the women’s monobob gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games.
—Tim Reynolds, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Schaffrick has quite a story — turning pro at 14 before growing disillusioned with the sport at 21, quitting to become a plumber.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
Santos-Griswold contemplated quitting the sport.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 9 Feb. 2026
Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, took the fall for the decision to give Mandelson the job by quitting on Sunday.
—Jill Lawless, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
For them, quitting smoking is not simply a matter of willpower.
—Timothy Vermillion, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
The approach can reduce the risk of injury, exhaustion and people quitting altogether, Stanford said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Even in her most vulnerable moments, quitting has never crossed her mind.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The study suggests that interventions that target these modifiable risk factors — such as improving sleep, quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle — could help reduce the risk for night owls.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
Noun
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If your departure gate is further afield, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, the lush 7,950-square-foot Al Mourjan The Garden.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Consider this departure the pop star’s Jenny Humphrey period.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So much so that by June 1870, Rillet filed a trademark injunction with the New York Supreme Court, trying to stop a competitor who had borrowed the name while abandoning the process.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, resilience isn’t about abandoning them to fend for themselves, either—instead parents should strive to strike a balance between the two extremes.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When stopping roadside, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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For years, the staunchest border hawks and hard-liners justified their positions in terms of stopping unlawful immigration.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And then Malinin, 21, imploded in a shocking collapse, succumbing to the enormous pressure of his first Winter Games and finishing an incomprehensible eighth.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her elder two sisters died at 10 and 11; her sister Anne at 29; her ne’er-do-well brother Branwell at 31; and Charlotte at the ripe age of 38—all succumbing to tuberculosis.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Less than a year after ending a European tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are headed back out on the Land of Hope and Dreams American tour.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2026
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Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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