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
Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 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
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
CBS News, 6 May 2026
Special programs target gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking, with stays ranging from four-day resets to three-week interventions.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Programs range from four-day resets to three-week interventions, with special tracks for gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Avoiding injury, staying physically active, managing your weight, and quitting nicotine all support knee health.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Between staying in the workforce or quitting their jobs because care is unaffordable or unavailable.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Skipping that meeting and quitting OPEC at the same time will be seen as a snub to Saudi’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Fiona Havers, a medical epidemiologist who worked on Covid at the CDC before quitting the agency last year, believes that Covid does remain a threat, and perhaps at this point an underappreciated one.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Andy returns to Runway Magazine 20 years after quitting on Miranda in Paris.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 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
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
Verb
Tuesday's announcement is not an approval or endorsement, and the FDA reiterated that the Glas vapes are only intended for adults interested in quitting or cutting back on cigarettes.
—CBS News, 6 May 2026
Special programs target gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking, with stays ranging from four-day resets to three-week interventions.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Programs range from four-day resets to three-week interventions, with special tracks for gut health, sleep improvement and even quitting smoking.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Avoiding injury, staying physically active, managing your weight, and quitting nicotine all support knee health.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Between staying in the workforce or quitting their jobs because care is unaffordable or unavailable.
—Franklyn Baker, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Skipping that meeting and quitting OPEC at the same time will be seen as a snub to Saudi’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Fiona Havers, a medical epidemiologist who worked on Covid at the CDC before quitting the agency last year, believes that Covid does remain a threat, and perhaps at this point an underappreciated one.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Andy returns to Runway Magazine 20 years after quitting on Miranda in Paris.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
Noun
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The family of former WSL head coach Matt Beard raised concerns that his employment and departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in mental health, and ultimately, his death.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 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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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even as anthropologists were decisively abandoning totemism, however, the idea was gaining cultural credibility elsewhere.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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What are the penalties for abandoning vulnerable seniors?—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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That led many to believe that, while treatments and crisis care are vital, the goal of suicide prevention needs to expand beyond stopping people from dying to also giving them reasons to live.—
Aneri Pattani,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bain walked purposefully, never slowing, never stopping — not even to size himself up in his new Bucs hat in the mirror — before striding onstage for a hug with the commissioner.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ace Hunter Brown made two starts before succumbing to a shoulder strain and closer Josh Hader has not thrown a pitch in the majors this season.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Its Blue Ghost lander returned scientific data from the lunar surface for 14 days before succumbing to the dark lunar night.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But it was retrieved and Oaks Christian’s runner was tagged out at the plate trying to score, ending the game.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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