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 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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as in surrendering
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as in dying
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Recent Examples of quitting
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
His return jab about her propensity for quitting feels pretty justified.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
That is why the rate of quitting has fallen and why so many outlets are covering job hugging as the new workplace trend.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
James is in a much better mental place now, after quitting drinking and finding an effective therapist during the pandemic years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Even though Dana was punched in the face by a patient and seemed intent on quitting at the end of Season 1, the teaser trailer for The Pitt season 2, however, confirmed that Dana is still at the hospital and still acting as the emergency room's charge nurse.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
In her new book, Priscilla Presley recounts an allegedly harrowing ordeal her late daughter dealt with after quitting Scientology, Page Six first reported.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Reports have emerged of individuals quitting their jobs, selling possessions, and even pulling children out of school in preparation for the event.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Americans aren't quitting their jobs — and that trend is changing the way the labor market functions.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Social media platforms quickly filled with believers praising the day and sharing tips, questioning if their pets would be left behind, and in some cases even reportedly quitting their jobs or giving away belongings in anticipation.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The Nepali-language drama follows Bishnu, who returns to her mountain village after quitting her job, only to face mounting family pressures and societal expectations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
Stone Earle’s return to Abilene At no point in this voyage did Earle contemplate quitting, retiring or accept standing on the sidelines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
His return jab about her propensity for quitting feels pretty justified.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
That is why the rate of quitting has fallen and why so many outlets are covering job hugging as the new workplace trend.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
But so did the number of people quitting their jobs — which is a sign of confidence in their prospects of finding a better job.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
James is in a much better mental place now, after quitting drinking and finding an effective therapist during the pandemic years.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Even though Dana was punched in the face by a patient and seemed intent on quitting at the end of Season 1, the teaser trailer for The Pitt season 2, however, confirmed that Dana is still at the hospital and still acting as the emergency room's charge nurse.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
In her new book, Priscilla Presley recounts an allegedly harrowing ordeal her late daughter dealt with after quitting Scientology, Page Six first reported.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Reports have emerged of individuals quitting their jobs, selling possessions, and even pulling children out of school in preparation for the event.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Americans aren't quitting their jobs — and that trend is changing the way the labor market functions.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Social media platforms quickly filled with believers praising the day and sharing tips, questioning if their pets would be left behind, and in some cases even reportedly quitting their jobs or giving away belongings in anticipation.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
The Nepali-language drama follows Bishnu, who returns to her mountain village after quitting her job, only to face mounting family pressures and societal expectations.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
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The Policy Forum previously reported 2012 was another high point for educator departures in Wisconsin, likely related to the 2011 passage of Act 10.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Rather than having to track down ice at every turn, just pop this case and its TSA-compliant ice packs in the freezer prior to departure to keep your medication safe while in the air.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ross and the unit's six other horses are responsible for helping the police handle crowd control, whether its amid the thousands stumbling through Lower Broadway or the rush of 65,000 fans entering or leaving Nissan Stadium for a Titans game.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Senate also passed, by wide margins, legislation already passed by the House that will remove the 6% sales tax from fuel sales and raise the fuel tax by 20 cents per gallon, leaving the price motorists pay at the pump about the same.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Still, large pools of undeployed capital remain available, and major institutional players show little sign of abandoning real estate as a core asset class.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Democrats returned to Washington to demonstrate unity and accuse GOP leaders of abandoning negotiations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bin Laden outlasted Bellevue, too, before succumbing.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Police say that she was shot in the neck by a rifle, surviving long enough to make it to a nearby resident’s front door in an apparent attempt to seek help just a few minutes before succumbing to her injury.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks registered gains for September and the third quarter, with the Dow ending yesterday's session at an all-time closing high.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Giants started the year strong and looked to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres for the division crown, but would collapse in the back half of the season and miss out on the playoffs entirely, ending 81-81.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The investigation also showed settlement agreements ALDOT had signed with some residents soon after flooding concerns arose, paying each homeowner up to $5,000.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bank’s investigation revealed that Javice had enlisted the help of a data science professor, paying him $18,000 to create fake customer data.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This includes initiations of Nike , Cisco Systems , and Boeing, while exiting Coterra Energy altogether.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last week came news that Pam Kaufman is exiting as Paramount’s president and CEO of international markets, global consumer products and experiences.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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