as in departure
the act of leaving a place
your unexplained walking out like that was rude
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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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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
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
The history of the worker holiday The honoring of workers' rights and the labor movement on May Day started in 1886, when protesters demanded the eight-hour workday, walking out of their jobs in coordinated strikes in several cities.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
When Bain was drafted, he was supposed to follow the tradition of stopping at a mirror backstage to put on his new team’s hat before walking out to meet NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But instead of walking out into an adoring limelight, only a handful of zoo workers and passersby witnessed the pivotal moment.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The history of the worker holiday The honoring of workers' rights and the labor movement on May Day started in 1886, when protesters demanded the eight-hour workday, walking out of their jobs in coordinated strikes in several cities.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
When Bain was drafted, he was supposed to follow the tradition of stopping at a mirror backstage to put on his new team’s hat before walking out to meet NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
But instead of walking out into an adoring limelight, only a handful of zoo workers and passersby witnessed the pivotal moment.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walking out
Noun
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The border officials will now track and record non-EU citizens entering and exiting the bloc.—
Simon Constable,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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In Canoga Park, family, friends and residents gathered outside the apartment complex Sunday night where one woman was seen collapsing in tears after exiting an ambulance, according to reporting from KTLA News.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Those vibes were in full flow on Friday, with the difference between the two sides striking on the eve of the final.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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There has been striking growth in China’s rocket body mass.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In the early going, Robinson has played five minutes so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In 2021, nine people died in a private plane crash after departing from Las Americas International Airport in the capital, Santo Domingo.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This offer applies to new individual bookings made at standard rates on select sailings departing between now and May 10, 2028, excluding Celebrity river cruises, Galapagos sailings, and Alaska Cruisetours.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 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 Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for the port city, including the Christian quarter, which has been spared so far.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Israel issues a warning for Tyre, Lebanon Meanwhile, the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Lebanon’s southern port city of Tyre, including the Christian quarter, which has so far been spared from airstrikes on the city.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Walking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walking%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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