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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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
Artist Alma Allen ended up being named as the American representative, but not before others, including photographer William Eggleston and sculptor Barbara Chase-Riboud, reportedly bailed out first.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Companies are also bailing out of green-fuel research.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Royals reliever Nick Mears gave up a run, but was bailed out by a sliding catch from Kyle Isbel.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Machado, who bailed out of sheriff’s custody, remains free on her own recognizance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Companies are also bailing out of green-fuel research.
—Dave Trecker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Royals reliever Nick Mears gave up a run, but was bailed out by a sliding catch from Kyle Isbel.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Machado, who bailed out of sheriff’s custody, remains free on her own recognizance.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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During a call with analysts later Thursday, Starz president and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch announced Stars has exited its Pay-2 film deal agreement with Universal Pictures.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Ayo Dosunmu made his return from calf soreness, only to exit the game in the first half with heel soreness and not return.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Parker and Larsen then went back inside the house to ensure there were no other people inside, and rescued two cats and a dog in the process.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Hundreds of beagles rescued from a Wisconsin research lab arrived at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee Groves on Saturday night and will soon be available for adoption, the rescue posted on Facebook on Sunday.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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There is still work to do; however, current congressional leadership has moved us in the right direction.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Before the vote, loud boos resounded as House Republicans arrived and moved through a crowd of protesters from the elevator to the House chamber.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Even accelerating a college degree to three years from four, can save students $100,000 dollars or more at many schools.—
Matthew G. Andersson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Making the lives of Idahoans affordable, fixing healthcare, helping farmers produce affordable food and still make a living, saving our public lands and national forest for future generations, and making sure vets, servicemen and women and seniors are not used as pawns in political games.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Raman was the only candidate to participate in the post-debate media scrum, speaking extensively with reporters after Bass and Pratt departed shortly after the event.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The ship departed from Argentina and investigations into the outbreak’s source are focusing there.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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At the lone practice open to the media, Watson led the quarterback rotation in most drills, but Monken said the plan called for Sanders to get more reps overall.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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There’s plenty of room to step back and get some perspective.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Player of the Week Senior pitcher Jaelynn Anthony goes 4-for-5 for Oswego with three homers, a double and seven RBIs in 14-6 win over Minooka.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The crowd went wild as a cast of dancers peeled off to reveal seven figures on stage against the backdrop of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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