Synonyms of walked out

walked out

verb

past tense of walk out

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exited
• moved
• departed
• went
• got
• stepped (along)
• pulled out
• ran along
• got off
• went off
• peeled off
• pushed off
• dug out
• packed (up or off)
• cut out
• pushed on
• bailed out
• evacuated
• started
• cleared out
• escaped
• cleared off
• sallied (forth)
• fled
• beat it
• buzzed (off)
• shoved (off)
• parted
• quit
• bailed
• flew
• took off
• set out
• hit the road
• buggered off
• took a powder
• bugged out
• retired
• booked
• took a hike
• bugged off
• pulled stakes
• withdrew
• struck out
• got out
• went out
• piked (out or off)
• ran away
• stepped out
• emigrated
• retreated
• skipped
• scarpered
• vamoosed
• removed
• abandoned
• lit
• vacated
• deserted
• decamped
• mizzled
• absconded
• forsook
• scrammed
• scatted
• adjourned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came
• arrived
• turned up
• showed up
• remained
• stayed
• settled
• lodged
• approached
• closed
• reached
• hit
• dwelled
• landed
• abided
• tarried
• neared

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• struck
• walked
• sat in
• locked out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of walked out

The union also says the management company interrogated and surveilled workers during a strike in June, when employees walked out to fight for higher wages and better benefits. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

But on Sunday morning, as the couple walked out of their rideshare outside Midway Airport, they were apprehended by federal immigration agents. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

He was followed out of the home by Rivas Rizo, who walked out shirtless and covered in blood. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Supermodels Carol Gracias walked out in the first look — a sherwani jacket worn over an anarkali dress, carrying a briefcase embroidered with the map of India. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

When Lindsey walked out of the liquor store, Chaney shot him seven times at close range, prosecutors said. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Joey Garrison As Republican senators on committee hammered Fauci one after another, Democrats eventually walked out. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Miriam Adelson, the Republican mega-donor and generous supporter of Israeli causes, walked out with two aides who held her by her arms and helped her into an idling Mercedes. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

The occurrence, which led to surprised panelist Sara Haines rising to her feet, happened shortly after the Star Trek actor walked out from backstage. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026