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as in exits
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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Recent Examples of walks out
The woman stands and walks out.
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Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Video of his arrest shows an armored vehicle parked in the front yard as Abugharbieh walks out the front door with his hands up and a bath towel tied around his waist.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mitchell Robinson, relegated to a diminished role this season under Brown, walks out of the building.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Bama pitcher Vic Moten apparently got all those walks out of her system in the first inning.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.
—Samanth Subramanian, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Video of his arrest shows an armored vehicle parked in the front yard as Abugharbieh walks out the front door with his hands up and a bath towel tied around his waist.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Mitchell Robinson, relegated to a diminished role this season under Brown, walks out of the building.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Bama pitcher Vic Moten apparently got all those walks out of her system in the first inning.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
Saoirse walks out of that meeting, threatening to quit.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2026
Go to feel the ground shake and the sky roar when Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks out to bat.
—Samanth Subramanian, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walks out
Verb
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Waymo also notes that the trunk may not open if a rider exits before the vehicle has officially pulled over and ended the trip.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Officials originally planned to close all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 on the west side of Atlanta between exits 5 and 9.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Verb
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There’s Staud’s pretty poplin style that looks effortless with sleek strappy sandals and a floppy sun hat, or Merlette’s artful wrap dress that strikes a subtle statement on date nights and post-work cocktail hours alike.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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This two-piece set, which includes a vest and trousers, strikes the right balance between put-together and fashion-forward.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
10 May 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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With two outs already recorded in the inning, Rodón surrendered a double to Carson Benge before issuing walks to Bo Bichette and Juan Soto.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The towels activate instantly with water -- just wet, wring, and shake for a refreshing cool, ideal for workouts, commutes, sports, dog walks or hot flashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The five-night journey departs from Istanbul and winds through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and Austria, with stops in Bucharest and Budapest before its final arrival in Paris.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 May 2026
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Matt hopped on Reddit and pleaded for his fellow Sixers fans to buy Amtrak Flex tickets, which are fully refundable if canceled before the train departs.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist who contributed to the research, said the index builds on foundational well-being models but goes further.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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These dusters are meant to be replaced frequently, often after one to three uses, depending on the size of the space and how dusty your home gets.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Walks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walks%20out. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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