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as in exited
to leave a place often for another
we simply walked out after waiting half an hour for someone to come and serve us
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as in struck
to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands
the salesclerks walked out upon learning of the second pay cut in six months
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Recent Examples of walked out
More than 100 Valparaiso High School students walked out Friday to stand along Campbell Street in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence and deportations.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hasner once walked out of a meeting where a Muslim imam was giving a prayer as part of a group of religious leaders on National Prayer Day.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Last Friday, police said roughly 50 students walked out of Quakertown Community High School as part of an anti-ICE protest.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Most recently, hundreds of students at Lee’s Summit High School walked out of class on Friday and demonstrated along Route 291.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The night before Mondale's nomination, Beckel walked out onto the balcony of the Fairmont Hotel with Jackson.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
The singer walked out on the runway wearing fur animal pumps with a tiny dog-like face.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Some New Jersey high school students who walked out of class to protest ICE operations will face detention time for their activism as well as possible other discipline.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Here's how schools punished students after thousands walked out to protest ICE.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Hasner once walked out of a meeting where a Muslim imam was giving a prayer as part of a group of religious leaders on National Prayer Day.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Last Friday, police said roughly 50 students walked out of Quakertown Community High School as part of an anti-ICE protest.
—Liz Crawford, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Most recently, hundreds of students at Lee’s Summit High School walked out of class on Friday and demonstrated along Route 291.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
The night before Mondale's nomination, Beckel walked out onto the balcony of the Fairmont Hotel with Jackson.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
The singer walked out on the runway wearing fur animal pumps with a tiny dog-like face.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Some New Jersey high school students who walked out of class to protest ICE operations will face detention time for their activism as well as possible other discipline.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Here's how schools punished students after thousands walked out to protest ICE.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walked out
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the years that followed, the computer giant lost market share and eventually exited the PC business.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Unlike the last time the US and Israel struck Iran, in June, these strikes began in daylight early Saturday morning – the first day of the week in Iran – as millions went to work or school.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tribune reported Gibbons, who previously traveled with Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa, was the only reporter aboard the vessel when it was struck and began sinking.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the win at Everton moved the team up into the top four, victory in United’s final match of February last season only moved them up to 14th in the Premier League table.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Fellow passengers were moved and amazed to witness a former president stuck in typical airport delays alongside them.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kate Moss, Anok Yai, and Alex Consani were just three of the many famous names who walked down the runway, holding pretend cigarettes and real bags at the crook of their elbow — just like Paris Hilton, who sat front row next to her sister Nicky, did in the noughties.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Then the dogs need to be walked.—
Eric Ducker,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Crews and aircraft have departed Tel Aviv and plans are in the works to remove crews in Dubai, a spokesman said.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after Barrera’s firing, co-star Jenna Ortega departed the film, as well as new director Christopher Landon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by The Post shows Border Patrol agents releasing the partially blind refugee, who went missing for days before being found dead.—
Evan Hill,
Washington Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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After Rivera’s kick went towards the goal, the ball bounced off the Raptors goalkeeper, only for Angel Diaz to get the rebound and score from point-blank range for his first goal of the season.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Birmingham lost twice to El Camino Real in league play and got a third chance when South East and Marquez forfeited their semifinal game, forcing the City Section to reinstate Birmingham, which had lost to Marquez in the first round.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The downtown Dallas dinner spot got a jolt again when chef-owner Paul Ko hired RJ Yoakum, formerly of Dallas restaurant Georgie.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Disney+ jumped aboard when American majors were breaking out their check books in 2022, but pulled out of the landmark deal after just two seasons, leaving the BBC, BBC Studios and producer Bad Wolf in a pickle.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers reached the accident site soon after the accident, and the injured were pulled out of the wreckage and driven to hospitals for treatment, according to government administrator Mohan Prasad Neupane.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Walked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walked%20out. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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