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
Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The King was seen walking out, leading a procession that included William and Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, immediately behind Charles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
And finally… There Moses Simon and Wilfred Ndidi were, quietly minding their own business and walking out for a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria, when the tunnel in Bloemfontein’s Toyota Stadium inexplicably turned into an ice rink.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Kion Smith replaced Daniels, who seemed fine walking out of the locker room, and got streamrolled on a couple of plays that contributed to Tua Tagovailoa’s three turnovers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Graham later shared photos from a separate vacation in Sardinia, including an image of her walking out of the water in a blue bikini.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
The King was seen walking out, leading a procession that included William and Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, immediately behind Charles.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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
To avoid this – and any costly repairs or replacements–be sure they are unplugged before walking out the door.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
And finally… There Moses Simon and Wilfred Ndidi were, quietly minding their own business and walking out for a World Cup qualifier between South Africa and Nigeria, when the tunnel in Bloemfontein’s Toyota Stadium inexplicably turned into an ice rink.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Kion Smith replaced Daniels, who seemed fine walking out of the locker room, and got streamrolled on a couple of plays that contributed to Tua Tagovailoa’s three turnovers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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So many questions remain unanswered about his messy departure from Nottingham Forest in September last year.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While police approached, O’Neil was seen exiting the sporting goods store.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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Comply with exiting the vehicle if ordered, but do not argue; dispute violations later in court.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite the 12-day Israeli war on Iran last summer, figures on all sides of the political spectrum came together in a rare show of unity, denouncing Israel for striking their country.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Spot striking tropical flowers, colorful birds, and perhaps even a monkey in the forest canopy around the cascades.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jim Harbaugh should have kicked a field goal instead of trying to get a 4th-and-goal in the early going.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The musical’s handling of the romance is condensed in the early going.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Warren joins former Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller and safeties coach Tyler Stockton in departing the program in recent days.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tourists seeking to visit the Statue of Liberty were defrauded daily by unscrupulous ticket-hawkers pitching water tours departing miles away that charge high prices and can’t land on Liberty Island.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two large front pockets keep my phone and wallet handy and dry—a must for walking around in inclement weather.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The message featured a video of the reality TV stars walking toward each other and then holding hands, with Smith's engagement ring on display.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Follow evacuation instructions without delay.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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West Altadena received no evacuation alerts while other areas were warned, with nearly all Eaton fire deaths occurring in this historically Black community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Democrats have a rare opportunity to fill the void of economic rationality left by the traditionally pro-business GOP by moving toward the political center and working with the business community.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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