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as in escapes
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
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as in departures
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 deaths
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 moves
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 dies
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exits
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There have been 23 instances of this phenomenon, and the Bucks (championship in 2021, early exits in four years since) were threatening to join it.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Titan has made exits from previous holdings BlueWillow, an AI image-generation tool, and Dascena, a pioneer in algorithmic disease detection.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Beginning in 2025, parents planned their exits from states banning health care for their children.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
With the exits of Jameson Geers and Devon Williams, Walsh and Kingsbury will be two key cogs expected to step into bigger roles in 2026.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Those ships would not necessarily head for the exits all at once, Wright said.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Drivers can use other entrances and exits before or after Los Angeles Street to reach their destinations, Caltrans said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
But by the final hour, that trickle turned into a steady stream as about two dozen viewers headed for the exits.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel removes her wedding dress, gathers her belongings and exits the cabin.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
To address the shortages, ICE agents were sent to assist with limited duties at airports, such as monitoring exits and supporting crowd management.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fintech acquisitions between African startups remain a developing aspect of the tech scene, with few multimillion-dollar exits on record.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Late night shows have been in rapid decline, to the point where the broadcast networks really have no incentive to keep them going once a host exits.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
All entrances and exits to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central Parkway have reopened, according to the city's Notify NYC alert service.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Stairways used to evacuate passengers from the aircraft were pushed up to the emergency exits on the jet, a Bombardier CRJ.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet the film also exits on a note of extreme sublimity, courtesy of a final-shot callback puncturing the realism that’s defined Late Shift up to that point.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
Why the March 31 Deadline Matters More than 34 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, and analysts estimate that around 3 million face immediate financial exposure this year due to plan exits, rising costs and shrinking networks.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
There have been 23 instances of this phenomenon, and the Bucks (championship in 2021, early exits in four years since) were threatening to join it.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Titan has made exits from previous holdings BlueWillow, an AI image-generation tool, and Dascena, a pioneer in algorithmic disease detection.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Beginning in 2025, parents planned their exits from states banning health care for their children.
—Tracy Baim, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
With the exits of Jameson Geers and Devon Williams, Walsh and Kingsbury will be two key cogs expected to step into bigger roles in 2026.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Those ships would not necessarily head for the exits all at once, Wright said.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Drivers can use other entrances and exits before or after Los Angeles Street to reach their destinations, Caltrans said.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
But by the final hour, that trickle turned into a steady stream as about two dozen viewers headed for the exits.
—G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the closing scene, Rachel gathers her belongings, removes her wedding dress and exits the cabin.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachel removes her wedding dress, gathers her belongings and exits the cabin.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
To address the shortages, ICE agents were sent to assist with limited duties at airports, such as monitoring exits and supporting crowd management.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Fintech acquisitions between African startups remain a developing aspect of the tech scene, with few multimillion-dollar exits on record.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Late night shows have been in rapid decline, to the point where the broadcast networks really have no incentive to keep them going once a host exits.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
All entrances and exits to LaGuardia Airport along Grand Central Parkway have reopened, according to the city's Notify NYC alert service.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Stairways used to evacuate passengers from the aircraft were pushed up to the emergency exits on the jet, a Bombardier CRJ.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Yet the film also exits on a note of extreme sublimity, courtesy of a final-shot callback puncturing the realism that’s defined Late Shift up to that point.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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Alongside other elite operators like Ponant and Aqua Expeditions, not to mention private yachts hosting fewer than 15 guests — the bar for truly top-shelf nautical escapes is rising fast.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Together, the potential departures of two of Kansas City’s most experienced lawmakers — one on his own terms, one forced — could play a role in shaping the city’s future and diminish its ability to secure local priorities at the federal level.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For example, while there are many reasons behind new immigration flows, an underlying driver of departures – from Africa and the Middle East in particular – is a lack of opportunity at home and the promise of better opportunities abroad for this burgeoning population.—
John Rennie Short,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, a student in the audience complained to his parents that, at the event, the deaths of Palestinian civilians had been characterized as collateral damage—a regrettable but unavoidable consequence of the battle against Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether to report adverse events — illnesses or deaths potentially related to the products — to the FDA is largely at manufacturers’ discretion.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Israel moves fast, launching a bold military operation against a weaker Middle Eastern neighbor.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After that, the Moon moves from LEO into VIRGO.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone dies, but there are innocent victims every day.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The socialite is now a bailiff, Orsolya Ionescu (Eszter Tompa), who has a husband and three children, none of whom, mercifully, dies; the plight of the young and comfortable is not Jude’s concern.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some outlets still project him as a late first-round selection.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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On this week’s episode of Talking Central Florida, Donovan Myrie from WKMG News 6 and Joe Mario Pedersen from Central Florida Public Media discuss their outlets’ reporting on some of the state’s most pressing healthcare issues, including how the nationwide measles outbreak is impacting Florida.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The leaves have a natural MSG-like umami quality.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their plumed blooms in pink, red, white, and purple, and their fern-like leaves add visual contrast when planted with hydrangeas.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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