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
Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Lee was thinking of quitting baseball when he was released before getting scooped by the Braves as a minor-league free agent in 2021.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 12 June 2026
For those already caught in that cycle, quitting abruptly rarely works and often makes things worse.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The mean probability of voluntarily quitting one’s job increased to the highest level in more than three years.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Nicotine is among the most addictive substances known, altering the brain’s reward pathways and making quitting notoriously difficult.
—Kimberly McCreight, Time, 3 June 2026
However, the general consensus is that quitting smoking altogether is the best choice to make for your health.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 2 June 2026
Pollard, who’d been a first-round pick out of the University of Kansas in the 1998 NBA Draft, thought of quitting.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
Behavioral habits, including hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and smoking rituals may also contribute to why quitting is difficult for many smokers.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Nearly 8 in 10 grieving workers consider quitting their jobs after a major loss, according to workplace bereavement firm Empathy.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Lee was thinking of quitting baseball when he was released before getting scooped by the Braves as a minor-league free agent in 2021.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 12 June 2026
For those already caught in that cycle, quitting abruptly rarely works and often makes things worse.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
The mean probability of voluntarily quitting one’s job increased to the highest level in more than three years.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
According to the American College of Cardiology, first-line strategies for managing high blood pressure include quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, and increasing physical activity.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
Nicotine is among the most addictive substances known, altering the brain’s reward pathways and making quitting notoriously difficult.
—Kimberly McCreight, Time, 3 June 2026
However, the general consensus is that quitting smoking altogether is the best choice to make for your health.
—Hannah Harper, Health, 2 June 2026
Pollard, who’d been a first-round pick out of the University of Kansas in the 1998 NBA Draft, thought of quitting.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 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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What’s the vibe for you, post-dying?—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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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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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Verb
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Those hoping to attend the game described a frantic scene on social media, with some sharing stories of abandoning their rides, including shuttles and rideshares, and walking to the stadium.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Build bridges without abandoning your brilliant self.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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And the heat’s not stopping anytime soon.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Suddenly, Marjane succumbing to sorrow became achingly comprehensible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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The Spurs got off just three field goal attempts while succumbing to the Knicks’ defensive pressure.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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And a whistle was called for offside, ending the counterattack.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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But that era is ending because memory is becoming the bottleneck.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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