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
The airline shuttered in early May after its bid for a government bail out fell through.
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 May 2026
While aerospace and defense companies have continued to flock to the state, companies in other sectors, including food, have started to bail out.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Remember that much of what’s raised with Illinois gas-tax money is going to bail out our regional mass transit agencies.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026
Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 May 2026
While aerospace and defense companies have continued to flock to the state, companies in other sectors, including food, have started to bail out.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Remember that much of what’s raised with Illinois gas-tax money is going to bail out our regional mass transit agencies.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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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
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The opera, an adaptation of Dorothy and DuBose Heyward’s play (itself an adaptation of the latter’s 1925 novel), tells the story of a disabled Black beggar hailing from Charleston, who attempts to rescue Bess from her drug dealer and controlling lover.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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All of the dogs were rescued alive, though officers say they were left inside the moving truck for several hours.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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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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John Hoffman credits his daughter, Hope, for calling 911 and saving their lives.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 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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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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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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The school’s windows were cracked, some shattered, while the roof had peeled off in places.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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When cool enough to handle, peel off the skins.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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