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as in to abandon
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in to quit
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in to let
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacation
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permission
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leave
Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
While there’s no official answer to what happened to Bailee, Summer House fans don’t blame her for leaving the show, with many viewers accusing the cast of favoring new cast mate Lexi over Bailee in the Season 9 premiere.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Sean Collins, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
These easy-going plants are known for adding architectural interest to a home with their striking leaves.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Ultimately, the tornado claimed the lives of 158 people and left over 1,000 injured.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
While there’s no official answer to what happened to Bailee, Summer House fans don’t blame her for leaving the show, with many viewers accusing the cast of favoring new cast mate Lexi over Bailee in the Season 9 premiere.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
On Friday, the Trump administration issued an executive order that essentially put the employees of several agencies on administrative leave.
—Sean Collins, Vox, 19 Mar. 2025
These easy-going plants are known for adding architectural interest to a home with their striking leaves.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leave
Verb
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The decision, however, has been the subject of apparent criticism from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, who have claimed Williams and Wilmore were abandoned by the Biden administration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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While Republicans, under Trump's toxic influence, move to betray Ukraine and grovel at Putin's feet, Democrats appear set to reward terrorism by abandoning an even more important ally.—
Bradley Gitz,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Consider that if husband’s will bequeaths to the trust for his children the maximum amount that can pass free of estate tax, once the estate tax is eliminated, what is that amount?—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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After years on the periphery of French politics, his fortunes changed in 1977 when he was bequeathed a mansion outside Paris by a millionaire backer, along with 30 million francs, around 5 million euros ($5.2 million) in today's money.—
Elizabeth Pineau and Marine Strauss,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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This is crucial, as 1 in 3 workers report having quit a role due to not aligning with the viewpoints of an organization’s leadership.—
Sander van ‘t Noordende,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Mitsuda was even threatening to quit at Square completely if he wasn’t given the chance to compose a game.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers recorded 39 shots compared with just 10 for the Lancers, as Towson handed Longwood (0-7) its biggest loss of the season.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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In late January, FEMA provided that, handing her the keys to a temporary trailer at a quiet mobile home park in Black Mountain.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As this happens, the booster stage begins to spiral, simultaneously dumping what remains of its fuel.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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As the upper stage continues towards space, the lower stage falls, spiraling back to Earth, dumping what remains of its fuel.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Don’t let the mention of sweetness be off-putting; Nusshaus presents layers of flavor with balanced freshness and acidity that lends itself as a brilliant culinary wine.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Addressing media speculation about her personal life, as well as her past and present relationships, Grande lets listeners in to her inner psyche and turmoil more explicitly than ever.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As an adult, these can take the form of remembering specific events, like watching a sports match or taking a vacation.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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And keep windows and doors closed to avoid pollen being blown into your home. ▪ Worried about allergies ruining your vacation?—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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Although the Castro regime had given permission for the project to proceed, the government pulled the plug and expelled Ghidini from the country, leaving him able to cobble together only an 11-minute short.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who foster self-trust give employees permission to take initiative.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leave. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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