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
Tabitha Parent, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
West is also shown walking out with Playboi Carti and Marilyn Manson at the Donda 2 listening party in Miami and delves into his relationship with his children.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Hotels long ago gave up trying to stop towels and robes walking out the door.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While Erik Menendez was denied parole today even after being resentenced on May 13 to 50 years to life along with his brother Lyle Menendez, the older sibling may still have a chance to walking out a free man in the near future.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The Department of Corrections’ review says officials had taken several steps since Hardin’s escape, including removing the electric locks from the gates to prevent someone from walking out without an officer present.
—Andrew Demillo, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
The hospital was quiet this morning, and one person was seen walking out of the facility with a cardboard box.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
She was even captured cheering as Kelce scored a touchdown, and the two were seen walking out together after the game.
—Tabitha Parent, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
West is also shown walking out with Playboi Carti and Marilyn Manson at the Donda 2 listening party in Miami and delves into his relationship with his children.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
Hotels long ago gave up trying to stop towels and robes walking out the door.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
While Erik Menendez was denied parole today even after being resentenced on May 13 to 50 years to life along with his brother Lyle Menendez, the older sibling may still have a chance to walking out a free man in the near future.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The Department of Corrections’ review says officials had taken several steps since Hardin’s escape, including removing the electric locks from the gates to prevent someone from walking out without an officer present.
—Andrew Demillo, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
The hospital was quiet this morning, and one person was seen walking out of the facility with a cardboard box.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Sep. 2025
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Villa were not against his departure.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, in October, Spirit is exiting Albuquerque, New Mexico; Birmingham, Alabama; Boise, Idaho; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Columbia, South Carolina; Portland, Oregon; and Salt Lake City, as well as Oakland, San Diego, Sacramento and San Jose in California, the carrier told CNBC on Wednesday.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Justin Manfredi is exiting Apple TV+ to join Lionsgate as executive VP of worldwide television marketing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His ex-girlfriend accused him of striking her on the back of the head and slapping her during a June 15 altercation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As a private-sector worker myself who has always had that right, I was stunned to learn that for decades, Maryland’s public employees, including teachers, have been legally barred from striking.—
Tim Wright,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ensemble comedy followed goings on at a fictional Parisian talent agency called ASK.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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In front of me Elis Holmes trudged along, picking out the best going, searching for moose paths that led around the worst of the down stuff, breaking trail through the thimbleberries.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Earlier in the day, Team Penske announced its winningest driver in IndyCar history, Will Power, would be departing.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a research institute developing the country’s next intercontinental ballistic missile before departing for China to attend a military parade, state media reported on September 2.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Woolen was running stride-for-stride with Pearsall but misplayed the ball and slowed down while the second-year wideout kept moving forward.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Cavitation, on the other hand, provides a high-energy, controllable launch system that doesn’t require onboard power or moving parts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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