1
as in exits
to leave a place often for another
I'll sing one more song before I depart
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as in dies
to stop living
a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year
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Recent Examples of departs
Carter Family departs from Blair House via motorcade.
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Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The boat departs from Pier 34 at Hudson River Park, and offers a three-hour open bar, a buffet dinner and a dance floor.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Diop departs from the strict orthodoxy of documentary film by imbuing the artifacts with human voice, narrated by five different actors.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
The 15-day Viking Homelands itinerary, for example, departs from Stockholm and calls at Ålborg, Denmark; Stavanger, Norway; and Tallinn, Estonia; among other ports.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Project Sid departs from this model, showing how AI civilizations could scale to address real-world challenges, such as optimizing supply chains, designing smarter cities, exploring social dynamics, or even managing healthcare systems.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Since many travelers do not live near ports and must fly to the embarkation city, arrive at least one day before the cruise departs.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Kia is also introducing a new My Q Connected Garage feature that automatically opens and closes the garage door when the K4 approaches and departs the house.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes’ retooling of their secondary continues as another contributor from the 2024 team departs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The boat departs from Pier 34 at Hudson River Park, and offers a three-hour open bar, a buffet dinner and a dance floor.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Diop departs from the strict orthodoxy of documentary film by imbuing the artifacts with human voice, narrated by five different actors.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
The 15-day Viking Homelands itinerary, for example, departs from Stockholm and calls at Ålborg, Denmark; Stavanger, Norway; and Tallinn, Estonia; among other ports.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Project Sid departs from this model, showing how AI civilizations could scale to address real-world challenges, such as optimizing supply chains, designing smarter cities, exploring social dynamics, or even managing healthcare systems.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Since many travelers do not live near ports and must fly to the embarkation city, arrive at least one day before the cruise departs.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Kia is also introducing a new My Q Connected Garage feature that automatically opens and closes the garage door when the K4 approaches and departs the house.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departs
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Electronic detection points have been created at entrances to and exits from the tolling zone.Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
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Better exits and finally starting to take the puck to the net instead of staying on the perimeter.Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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He's aided by his assistant, aspiring journalist Emmy (Robyn Cara), and by a veteran Irish investigative journalist, Dove (Siobhan Cullen), on assignment in exile from London after a story falls apart when her whistleblower source unexpectedly dies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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With only one star to speak of, and no flashbacks or subplots to break up the central narrative, Netflix’s survival drama lives or dies by the quality of its lead performance.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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These companies should abide by whichever deadline falls later.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As LaVine goes, so go the Bulls.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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That's as far as amount A goes.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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One in the west shines exceptionally brightly as the sky darkens, but then disappears.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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When her roommate Elizabeth disappears on Sade’s first night, rumors begin to fester—until the popular girls, known as the Unholy Trinity, take Sade under their wing.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Behavior Shapes Culture—From the Top Down Creating a culture of courage starts with behavior.ByMargie Warrell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Security & Safety A casino should offer a safe environment for its customers and this starts with proper licensing and ends with strict safety protocols such as SSL encryption.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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In this Danish Oscar-winner, Babette, a chef, flees violence in France and comes to work for two saintly sisters leading a flock of believers in 19th century Denmark.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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Syrians take to the streets in jubilation as Bashar al Assad reportedly flees.ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Current government funding expires Friday night when Congress is scheduled to adjourn for the holidays.George Petras, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Departs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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