1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out
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2
as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
This means less taxpayer money spent covering student loan interest, forgiving debts, or bailing out defaults.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The crew may have bailed out following the strike, but the $20-million launcher is a total write-off.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
This dynamic was itself problematic but was compounded when the 1997 Asian financial crisis led to a string of Malaysia’s biggest companies being bailed out by the state, creating conditions ripe for rent-seeking behavior.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
The Knicks then got bailed out by the baseline official who opted against calling a foul on Josh Hart, who bumped Tim Hardaway Jr. on a three-point shot as time expired.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The crew may have bailed out following the strike, but the $20-million launcher is a total write-off.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
This dynamic was itself problematic but was compounded when the 1997 Asian financial crisis led to a string of Malaysia’s biggest companies being bailed out by the state, creating conditions ripe for rent-seeking behavior.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
The Knicks then got bailed out by the baseline official who opted against calling a foul on Josh Hart, who bumped Tim Hardaway Jr. on a three-point shot as time expired.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Israeli forces have rescued eight and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Not long after that, Garland also rescued Dangermouse, whose eye had to be removed at around 12 weeks old due to an infection.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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By all accounts, seeing the interior of the home is a moving experience.—
Maurice Carlos Ruffin,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Although the developer proposes a central green with pedestrian paths, the developer’s plan falls considerably short of the town’s tree save requirement, James said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Reforming laws like these would save large quantities of water.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The 26-year-old England full-back will depart Anfield after nine years with the first team that brought 352 appearances, 23 goals, 86 assists and eight domestic, European and world trophies.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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After the ceremony ended, Trump quickly departed to play a round of golf.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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That, plus more demanding processors, higher burst rates, and video modes, means mirrorless cameras get less battery life than DSLRs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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So now the mystery of high U.S. interest rates makes sense: keep the dollar strong to keep the confetti going and the runaway government spending funded.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Season 2 will see Charles (Danson) going undercover at a college.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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Mazzone Singh peeling off the Medicube Collagen Night Wrapping Mask Dianna Mazzone Singh Best Hair-Care Deals As the summer heat cometh, your hair starts demanding a little more attention.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
8 May 2025
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Israel’s successful regional military campaign also means the United States can peel off old Iranian surrogates like Lebanon and Syria.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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