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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Millions of women are walking into doctors’ offices with fatigue, anxiety and brain fog and walking out with a thyroid prescription or an antidepressant.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Days earlier, Hulst was unable to close his mouth after yawning while walking out of a movie theater with his mother.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Racial tensions surrounding Clark are especially high right now, after a group of racially idolatrous media members fumed outrage over her walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last weekend.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the internet personality was also arrested in Nashville, after he was accused of walking out on a restaurant bill and resisting arrest, according to court documents.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The video went viral, and Mahan mashed it up with now-infamous clips of Porter walking out of a different interview earlier in the campaign cycle.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
One had a Karoline Leavitt stand-in perpetually walking out of a press conference, taking off more and more mic packs all the while.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 June 2026
In May, Goldberg celebrated the Knicks' advancement to the NBA Finals, its first since 1999, by walking out to the set while holding a broom to symbolize the team sweeping the competition.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Millions of women are walking into doctors’ offices with fatigue, anxiety and brain fog and walking out with a thyroid prescription or an antidepressant.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Days earlier, Hulst was unable to close his mouth after yawning while walking out of a movie theater with his mother.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Racial tensions surrounding Clark are especially high right now, after a group of racially idolatrous media members fumed outrage over her walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last weekend.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
On Sunday, the internet personality was also arrested in Nashville, after he was accused of walking out on a restaurant bill and resisting arrest, according to court documents.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
The video went viral, and Mahan mashed it up with now-infamous clips of Porter walking out of a different interview earlier in the campaign cycle.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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Authorities said Carpiuc was arrested on May 17 in the departure lounge at Luton Airport moments before boarding a flight to Romania.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For arrival and departure, the drive from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) ranges between 40 minutes to one hour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The shooting happened Sunday after three people, including the child, got into a vehicle after exiting a Walmart in Senatobia, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating the shooting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Another factor in the oil trade is the number of ships entering the Persian Gulf as well as exiting.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Verb
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OpenAI, which has come under scrutiny for copyright violations – and also for striking massive ‘circular’ deals leading to fears of an AI bubble – said the deal shows how the creative community and AI can get along.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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The use of negative space is striking, as is the way these faces are warped and blended together.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The addition of Brock Nelson — a Selke Trophy candidate in the early going — at last season's trade deadline, and an outstanding start for netminder Scott Wedgewood, have also been two big boosts to the Avs this season.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Pair the vegan leather stunner with all your going-out ‘fits this season, treating them to a dose of chicness that doesn’t break the bank.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Among those departing are UCP development executives Jennifer Gwarz and Mark Velez and casting head Steven O’Neill.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Taylor, who will officially start the job on July 27, is departing her current post as CEO of Zevia PBC, a maker of zero-sugar beverages.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Designed to resemble a California Craftsman-style village, the property’s cliffside paths stay active throughout the day—couples walking hand in hand, families heading toward the beach, and dogs making their morning, afternoon, and sunset rounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Today, there is a visitor center nearby, along with miles of walking trails.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The evacuation orders have since been lifted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The card was recently overhauled and now offers emergency evacuation and transportation coverage, as well — among other additions and a 100,000-point welcome bonus (earned after spending $5,000 within the first three months).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Now the brand is moving back towards that heritage in its approach to college sports.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Her advice for anyone newly diagnosed with MS is to make social connections and keep moving.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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