1
as in escape
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
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2
as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the movie star's quick exit through the back of the hotel went unnoticed by the horde of photographers waiting out front
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
determined that his exit be from a place and time of his own choosing, the terminally ill patient opted for suicide
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion
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as in to die
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exit
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The early exit gave him additional time to make it to the race in Charlotte.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2025
Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
While troopers were speaking with Redd, the first man allegedly observed on the Walgreens surveillance video and a woman exited the Lisbon Wal-Mart.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The loss marks Fritz’s earliest exit at the French Open since 2018 and his earliest at any grand slam since the 2022 US Open.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
The early exit gave him additional time to make it to the race in Charlotte.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 25 May 2025
Verb
He was hit in the right arm and chest, which exited through his back but caused a lung to collapse.
—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
While troopers were speaking with Redd, the first man allegedly observed on the Walgreens surveillance video and a woman exited the Lisbon Wal-Mart.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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What was an escape turned into nine piano compositions made available on various platforms, including Spotify, after feedback on Instagram.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Boyd, 19, who was facing charges of second-degree murder before the escape, was the latest inmate captured.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Nate Foy,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Through at least June 15, no more than 28 arrivals and the same number of departures will be allowed each hour, marking a 28% decrease from the average of 39 that typically take off and land.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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SpaceX Dragon to depart from ISS The crew members aboard the station spent time Wednesday, May 21, loading and securing a variety of cargo inside the Dragon spacecraft ahead of its scheduled departure.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Noun
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While some may still resist the demise of relatable Season 1 Shauna, both Lynskey and Nélisse relish the chance to explore her descent further as Showtime’s just renewed the series for Season 4.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Republicans might also remember that the 1798 restrictions on free speech/press played an important role in the election of President Jefferson and the effective demise of the Federalist Party.—
John A. Ragosta,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Verb
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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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This can block food and stool moving through the intestine, causing constipation.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The younger Irsay, who died last week at the age of 65, turned out to be the near opposite of his father.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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About 200 of those died in crashes that occurred on Chicago expressways, records show.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Scheele’s brother, a marine biologist, told the outlet this is the first sighting the pair have made of the species, following six years of searching.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Jennings then shared the agreement with other media outlets, and the department released a statement on his retirement.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no music, either, to soften or ennoble proceedings, only the indifferent murmur of weather over the startling debris of human conflict, or the slow creak of a galleon on lapping waters as sailors are sent cruelly to their deaths.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Nearly three months after their bodies were found at the summit of Bell Mountain in northern Georgia, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has ruled their deaths a double suicide.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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