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or good-by
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting
said our good-byes and headed for home
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Recent Examples of good-bye
Anyway, Kenzie, who is never returning to the roster-less life after this, is enjoying her relationship with Dylan but is not yet ready to say good-bye to Gal.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Retiring Pelosi launching institute Nancy Pelosi is saying good-bye to Congress but not politics.
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Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.
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Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
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Marwa Mouaki,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
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Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
30 June 2026
Retiring Pelosi launching institute Nancy Pelosi is saying good-bye to Congress but not politics.
—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Kopitar, who announced in September that this season would be his last, gave an emotional good-bye speech to the fans after the final regular-season home game.
—
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
The patriotic evening saw five contestants perform, the introduction of the season's final wildcard and an emotional good-bye.
—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
Because that's what Wael's wish was, 'To say good-bye to my dad.
—
Marwa Mouaki,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
However, the Patriots can kiss Howell good-bye if he isn't taken 25th by the Chicago Bears.
—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
As confetti filled the room, the girls gave their final thanks and good-byes, with their dancers and band.
—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-bye
farewell
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Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees.
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In the YouTube video, Stefanovic offered an emotional farewell to his free-to-air audience.
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“Good-bye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-bye. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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