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
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
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
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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Travelers who are planning to fly over the next week are encouraged to check the flight status before leaving home, arrive early for longer than usual security lines, and consider backup options before the departure day.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her departure adds to a growing list of Democrats, including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi who plan to retire after this term.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Surveillance video shows two masked men entering through an interior hallway of the storage facility before exiting into an outdoor area enclosed by a metal fence.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Prescott, who spent three years as an external adviser to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee before exiting in June, raised questions with the committee, BBC executives, and the corporation’s board.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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From the 15th century down to the present day, the Church has constructed an identity and a past at odds with what the records show—expanding the authority and power of the papacy in ways that have striking broader political implications.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The post also featured a picture of Rita and John, and a solo shot of Rita striking a sultry look.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But that group struggled to contain the Magic in the early going.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Spurs have looked like one of the best teams so far, as Victor Wembanyama has been dominant in the early going of his third season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Flights arriving and departing from Sky Harbor are delayed because of staffing shortages at the airport's air traffic control tower, according to the FAA.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Over the past four days, Indianapolis had a larger share of departing flights canceled compared to several busier airport hubs, including Orlando International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to data analyzed by USA Today.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Running back Waymond Jordan, who is out due to an ankle injury, was seen walking on the sideline just before kickoff and celebrated with the team on the sidelines when Jayden Maiava connected with Makai Lemon for the first touchdown of the evening.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the 1993 Topanga Canyon fire, neighbor Sean Penn lost his home, and Madigan remembers the harrowing evacuation with her then 9-year-old, Lily.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York voted against moving ahead with the package, along with all but eight of his Democratic colleagues.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Director Michael Arden, meanwhile, is up to his elbows just moving the cumbersome Legos of Dane Laffrey’s set around.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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