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
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
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
Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
National Geographic also reported that heavy drinking and marijuana use directly contribute to declining fertility and that quitting these habits, while also exercising and losing weight, can help.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump is reportedly musing on quitting the USMCA, which was signed during his second term.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
The chance of successfully quitting cigarettes without any support is dismal.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
In a winter filled with the unhappy buzz of screaming coaches and quitting players, a beautiful noise has appeared.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During the news conference, Newey spoke of the struggles Honda had faced when rebuilding its engine project after temporarily quitting F1 in 2020, only to reverse its decision in early 2023 to link up with Aston Martin for 2026.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Vélez had been working for Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital in Brazil before quitting to start the company.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The most effective lifestyle adjustment is to limit consumption of red meat, followed by quitting tobacco use, managing your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy weight, curtailing alcohol use and staying physically active.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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
Verb
Some nicotine products, including patches and gum, have been shown to nearly double the chances of someone quitting smoking.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
National Geographic also reported that heavy drinking and marijuana use directly contribute to declining fertility and that quitting these habits, while also exercising and losing weight, can help.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump is reportedly musing on quitting the USMCA, which was signed during his second term.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 10 Mar. 2026
The chance of successfully quitting cigarettes without any support is dismal.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
In a winter filled with the unhappy buzz of screaming coaches and quitting players, a beautiful noise has appeared.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
During the news conference, Newey spoke of the struggles Honda had faced when rebuilding its engine project after temporarily quitting F1 in 2020, only to reverse its decision in early 2023 to link up with Aston Martin for 2026.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Vélez had been working for Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia Capital in Brazil before quitting to start the company.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The most effective lifestyle adjustment is to limit consumption of red meat, followed by quitting tobacco use, managing your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy weight, curtailing alcohol use and staying physically active.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
Noun
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 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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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least one officer with the Los Angeles Police Department shot an allegedly armed man on Tuesday morning, leaving him hospitalized.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than a dozen other signs reference a former redlight district, the Civil War, and a presidential party abandoning a leaky ship and swimming to shore.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Agents exchanged unverified data, and discussed abandoning English in favor of a machine-native language.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rather than stopping disagreements from happening, this aspect is about repairing any damage left behind.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday’s game featured intentional clock-stopping, game-extending fouls by the Heat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yet Guardiola has not made his reputation as one of the greatest coaches in history by succumbing to end-of-season pressure.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hind's cousin was later killed in another close-range attack, while Hind died several hours later after succumbing to wounds while waiting for help.—
Alexander Durie,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cliffhanger ending is jaw-droppingly intense, but there is also an emotional fallout for Scarpetta and her family.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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