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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Then, in the 18 months prior to Salke’s exit, the studio pledged to commit billions in the coming years to producing films meant for movie theaters.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Salke is exiting Amazon to move into film production, and her previous position will not be replaced, Hopkins said.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Both paths could lead to a second-round exit, but one route clearly carries greater first-round risk.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2025
Then, in the 18 months prior to Salke’s exit, the studio pledged to commit billions in the coming years to producing films meant for movie theaters.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Six relievers combined to hold the Braves to one run after starter Michael King exited in the top of the third with an elevated early-season pitch count.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Salke is exiting Amazon to move into film production, and her previous position will not be replaced, Hopkins said.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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The Reality: Most Will Not Be Able to Enter Canada Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants has left many searching for an escape, but Canada will not be a viable refuge for the vast majority.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The escape comes one week after gun suspect Eric Cruz managed to slip away from a cop watching him at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia in Manhattan and run off while still wearing a hospital gown.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add in the departure of running back Damien Martinez and his 204 receiving yards from the 2024 season as well, and the Hurricanes’ top returning receiver from last season is tight end Elija Lofton, who had just nine catches for 150 yards.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The first flight took off from the airport late Friday local time, however, and the airport’s departure board indicates that the majority of flights are due to run as scheduled on Saturday.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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And coming shortly after Brexit, Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, DFID’s demise further called into question Britain’s commitment to global cooperation.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The joys of not making an announcement is that Apple has the wiggle room to move things up to and including the release date, so things could change.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The other major addition was a giant digital tapestry that moved slowly up or down the giant canvas behind the Dead, with surreal animation that had more wealth of detail than the naked eye could take in, even over the course of an extended Dead jam.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Miller suddenly fell ill on a family vacation in Costa Rica and died on Friday, March 21.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army's first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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The change is a tacit acknowledgment of the growing tensions between the association — which represents White House correspondents from dozens of news outlets — and President Donald Trump.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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The news outlet has also reported that parts of the tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been suspended, including taxes on motor vehicles after automakers complained, prompting Trump to give them a reprieve that expires in April.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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While a formal cause of death for the musician, who turned 39 years old on Friday, has not been announced, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Young Scooter died from injuries sustained while trying to flee from police officers.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2025
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While the cause of Miller Gardner's death remains unconfirmed, the incident is a reminder of the health risks travelers could face.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The inaugural charter flight departed from Wuxi to Chicago early Friday, carrying more than 100 tons of cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Ravi Ahuja will depart Roku‘s board of directors after more than a decade, following his promotion to CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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