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as in to exit
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 strike
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
after four weeks of the walkout, management gave in
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Recent Examples of walk out
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
After his two terms in the White House ended in 1909, former President Theodore Roosevelt was running for a third and urged progressive supporters to walk out of the Republican National Convention in Chicago due to a rift with conservatives led by then-President William Howard Taft.
—USA Today, 9 June 2026
Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
The first to be affected by the walkout — the LIRR's first since a two-day strike in 1994 — were the many sports fans who wanted to see the Yankees and Mets battle or the Knicks’ playoff run at Madison Square Garden, which is located directly above the railroad’s Penn Station hub in Manhattan.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Verb
As the Rams took the field for their last week of OTAs on Monday, the newest member of the organization walked out with his helmet in his left hand, pointing at new teammates with his right, his trademark white and black sweatband around his forehead.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
After his two terms in the White House ended in 1909, former President Theodore Roosevelt was running for a third and urged progressive supporters to walk out of the Republican National Convention in Chicago due to a rift with conservatives led by then-President William Howard Taft.
—USA Today, 9 June 2026
Noun
In an interview with Variety, the Scary Movie star said despite criticism Chappelle has received over transphobic material in his comedy shows, which even led to a walkout by Netflix employees, the two remain close.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026
The first to be affected by the walkout — the LIRR's first since a two-day strike in 1994 — were the many sports fans who wanted to see the Yankees and Mets battle or the Knicks’ playoff run at Madison Square Garden, which is located directly above the railroad’s Penn Station hub in Manhattan.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk out
Verb
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The Dodgers stretched their lead with two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, Ohtani exiting along the way.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Earlier in the game Thursday, Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski exited with a bruised right hamstring.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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South Africa was reduced to nine men after Themba Zwane struck Álvarado off the ball.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the caffeine has already moved further along, doctors may use a laxative or a gastric lavage a procedure that uses a tube to wash out the contents of the stomach.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 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
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The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97-mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Chinese President Xi Jinping greets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as Xi Jinping departs following his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 10, 2026.—
Anna Coren,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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But with a growing awareness of the mental health risks posed by children spending too much time online, Starmer has decided to go further after speaking to parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s last year.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There's about to be a lot of focus on soccer for the next month, what with the World Cup getting underway, but MLB is scoring itself some heat by bringing some serious heat.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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As the New York Times reports, Gates is seemingly pulling out all the stops to rescue his tarnished brand, a fall from grace that’s putting his $89 billion global health fund, the Gates Foundation, in jeopardy.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
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Over the years, stars have pulled out all the stops with gifts that range from custom artwork to elaborate public tributes.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Walk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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