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walking out

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verb

present participle of walk out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of walking out
Verb
The shocking video showed the bold theft and the criminals walking out with the cash machine. Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Surveillance footage showed the driver walking out of the camera’s view with the package, heading toward a unit a few doors away. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026 The response is already struggling to keep pace even without the threat of healthcare workers walking out in protest. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was seen walking out of the dugout with pace to clearly say something to the other side, and that sparked the scrum near the dish. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The video then shows Respers walking out of the store to his vehicle and leaving the scene. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Commanders, the franchise that Brandon Aiyuk has unsuccessfully angled to join since walking out on the 49ers last season. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Boyle attended the Bush Push game as a recent graduate, walking out of Notre Dame Stadium after that loss to USC thinking that the Irish were on the verge of a return to prominence. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Zaayer walked through the front door and shot Shawna in the face before walking out back and shooting David in the chest. Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
  • In 2023, Quality Control was acquired by Hybe America, led by Scooter Braun, before his departure as CEO in July 2025.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Harry and Meghan’s departure reflected both the larger struggle Black Brits and Americans face and the no-contact rifts that increasingly divide many families.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Charter executives have discussed exiting that relationship, which guarantees the team about $200 million a year in revenue, according to people familiar with the company’s plans who were not authorized to comment.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Comedy development exec Andy Weil is exiting Netflix after 11 years to join Amazon as its new head of comedy.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Oliver then cited how the Department of Transportation has two open investigations into Waymo, which is featured in the series, including for striking a child in the vicinity of a school.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rookies on defense have shown signs of belonging in the early going.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Combined, the family’s offer topped $26 million, well above the roughly $6,000-an-acre going rate for farmland in the county.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As boards sought more experienced directors, just 10% of the incoming class were aged 50 or under, while half of departing directors were in their 50s.
    Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While there will be no season 6 for Outer Banks, and the remaining cast is departing, there has been a prequel series, Kildare, in the works for a while.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Review There are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Then everything went eerily quiet, and an evacuation order came through due to fears that the North Tower might collapse.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Local fire agencies could make exceptions based on factors including fire risk, fire-response resources, evacuation routes, and fire-hardening of homes, but variations would require approval by city councils or county supervisors.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Earlier, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County, Nevada, said the fire was moving Northeast as of Saturday evening, according to a social media post.
    Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • People are already moving materials around in all of those places, and a lot of that work is repetitive, physically punishing, or puts people near real hazards.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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