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
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
The number of workers getting hired and quitting slowed in August, according to government data released Tuesday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Some lifestyle changes support your heart health and help keep your heart working properly, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and quitting tobacco.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026
She’s been recovering from hip surgery and limping through the season, almost quitting after the World Championships last March.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This guidance is largely similar to prevention advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which emphasizes proper eating, staying active, quitting smoking and managing weight, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
These include healthy eating, physical activity, sleeping well and quitting tobacco as well as controlling weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
—Dr. Richard Zhang, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
Cofounder says he was smeared after quitting.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The analysis also revealed that the weight came back on nearly four times faster than after changing or quitting a diet or exercise regimen, no matter how many pounds had been shed.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The guard has about 875 volunteers according to official reports, but senior officers say that number is closer to 400, largely due to volunteer soldiers quitting.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
The number of workers getting hired and quitting slowed in August, according to government data released Tuesday.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
After quitting football, Zator threw himself entirely into wrestling for his senior year.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Some lifestyle changes support your heart health and help keep your heart working properly, such as eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising, and quitting tobacco.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2026
She’s been recovering from hip surgery and limping through the season, almost quitting after the World Championships last March.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
This guidance is largely similar to prevention advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which emphasizes proper eating, staying active, quitting smoking and managing weight, cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
These include healthy eating, physical activity, sleeping well and quitting tobacco as well as controlling weight, cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure.
—Dr. Richard Zhang, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026
Cofounder says he was smeared after quitting.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The analysis also revealed that the weight came back on nearly four times faster than after changing or quitting a diet or exercise regimen, no matter how many pounds had been shed.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The guard has about 875 volunteers according to official reports, but senior officers say that number is closer to 400, largely due to volunteer soldiers quitting.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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The Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Ravens under the cover of darkness, essentially leaving the entirety of the franchise in the city.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indian markets are under pressure across assets, with stocks, the rupee and bonds all weakening, leaving investors banking on the budget to reset sentiment.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Goodbye Amazon Go Amazon is abandoning its homegrown physical grocery stores, known as Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh, a humbling end to an effort that began almost ten years ago as the online giant sought to expand its retail dominance into the brick-and-mortar world.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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But the sudden thaw in relations with Washington has fueled suspicion among hard-line chavistas that Rodríguez is abandoning the movement’s deeply anti-American ideology.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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States such as Minnesota should also look to civil law as a basis for stopping baleful and unlawful ICE tactics.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The man was pronounced dead at the hospital after succumbing to his injuries, according to police.—
Kelsey Brown,
San Antonio Express-News,
4 Jan. 2026
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After temporarily succumbing to one of his deeply seductive illusions, the Big Other urges him to stop dreaming.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Powell this week oversees his third-to-last meeting as chair, with his term ending on May 15.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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With the deadline approaching, a stake sale may be considered in the fiscal year ending March 2027.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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