as in departure
the act of leaving a place
your unexplained walking out like that was rude
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1
as in exiting
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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2
as in striking
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 walking out
Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Poignant photos from the trip shared with CNN show the father and son walking out of Beijing Capital International Airport, as well as reuniting with Ai’s 93-year-old mother.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
In a promo for the project, Earle is seen walking out of Netflix offices, talking to her father on the phone.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In June 2025, Shields was allegedly walking out of her bathroom when she was bitten on her big toe by a large brown spider.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Freeman and Penn coach Brad Harper allegedly exchanged words with Fleeger as Freeman, his son and the Penn coach were walking out of the gym.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
During a pre-pageant event, pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly chastised Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, leading to a tense back-and-forth exchange that resulted in several contestants walking out in support of Bosch.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
In footage , the suspect could be seen walking out of his garage with a trash bag toward his driveway.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to that situation, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis came out to confront Drew, followed by Cody Rhodes walking out to yell at Drew for what happened to Fatu.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
School leaders are not obligated to punish students for walking out.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Poignant photos from the trip shared with CNN show the father and son walking out of Beijing Capital International Airport, as well as reuniting with Ai’s 93-year-old mother.
—Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
In a promo for the project, Earle is seen walking out of Netflix offices, talking to her father on the phone.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In June 2025, Shields was allegedly walking out of her bathroom when she was bitten on her big toe by a large brown spider.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Freeman and Penn coach Brad Harper allegedly exchanged words with Fleeger as Freeman, his son and the Penn coach were walking out of the gym.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
During a pre-pageant event, pageant director Nawat Itsaragrisil publicly chastised Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch, leading to a tense back-and-forth exchange that resulted in several contestants walking out in support of Bosch.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
In footage , the suspect could be seen walking out of his garage with a trash bag toward his driveway.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Due to that situation, SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis came out to confront Drew, followed by Cody Rhodes walking out to yell at Drew for what happened to Fatu.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Drivers should slow down and use caution when exiting highways, as ramp conditions may vary.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Christian Vesper is exiting his role as Fremantle‘s CEO of Global Drama and Film.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The vibrant blue and pink print is striking and pairs perfectly with warm woods and greenery.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Using them as an accent on a shower wall or bathroom floor creates a striking focal point, while mixing and matching tiles or using smaller stone pieces can add a sense of luxury and craftsmanship.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the early going, the Gophers bore little resemblance to the team outscored by 25 points in the second half in the loss to Nebraska.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the early going, as Sullivan inherits a difficult salary-cap situation to navigate, that will be about drafting and developing.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The machine was deliberately modified for the task, departing from its standard factory setup.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Trevor Noah is departing after six years, and Winston is uncertain about the path forward.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River showcase some of the world’s greatest natural spectacles, while South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and night drives.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The publication process, on the other hand, is like walking around a carnival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tens of thousands need medical evacuation or to return home.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Health officials in Gaza say tens of thousands of residents with urgent medical needs are seeking evacuation through Rafah, underscoring the pressure on the crossing even as access remains tightly controlled.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some folks who were moving a little slow, some folks wanted to dilute the Canadiana or the Big C Canadian of it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Karlee Smith jumped on a quad bike to help herd sheep away from the fast-moving flames on a farm in the town of Gellibrand, a small rural town, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Melbourne.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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