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as in abandons
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in bequeaths
to give by means of a will
I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children
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as in quits
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in lets
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departures
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leaves
Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That leaves Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as the main economic report to watch in the coming week as the central bank is self-funded and unaffected by the shutdown.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the national affordable housing crisis, Cincinnati's affordable housing shortage leaves the city short nearly 54,000 units of affordable and available housing.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The October moon has also been called the the hunter’s moon, the drying rice moon, the falling leaves moon and the freezing moon, the almanac said.
—Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The victory leaves Dodge with a sparkling 99-9 record at Southlake, including an incredible 51-1 in district play, with the lone setback a 34-17 loss to Trophy Club Byron Nelson in 2023, which ended a 38-game league win streak.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
The gel also leaves your skin soft and hydrated afterward, and a quick rinse gets rid of any residue.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
This 20-inch serving tray has rich orange and brown leaves for the ideal autumnal touch.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The soft, early-fall sun shone through the trees that line the pedestrian street, their leaves rich shades of yellow and orange.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Plants shed their leaves and prepare for winter dormancy, giving way to new life.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Learn how to use all those leaves in your flower beds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Best Clothing Deals As the leaves start to change, so should your wardrobe.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
The funding pause leaves many new homeowners in high-flood risk areas scrambling for protection and could halt the processing of current damage claims.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
That leaves Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last policy meeting as the main economic report to watch in the coming week as the central bank is self-funded and unaffected by the shutdown.
—Danny Bakst, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2025
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to ending the national affordable housing crisis, Cincinnati's affordable housing shortage leaves the city short nearly 54,000 units of affordable and available housing.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The October moon has also been called the the hunter’s moon, the drying rice moon, the falling leaves moon and the freezing moon, the almanac said.
—Mike Haskey, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
A number of factors contribute to the erosion of the Outer Banks barrier islands, including their low-lying and naturally sandy character, which leaves them vulnerable to shifting and wave action.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Used a mulch, leaves keep soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The victory leaves Dodge with a sparkling 99-9 record at Southlake, including an incredible 51-1 in district play, with the lone setback a 34-17 loss to Trophy Club Byron Nelson in 2023, which ended a 38-game league win streak.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
The gel also leaves your skin soft and hydrated afterward, and a quick rinse gets rid of any residue.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
Shepherd’s Purse A low-growing annual weed with leaves that resemble dandelion foliage, shepherd’s purse germinates in fall and then sends up a slender flower stalk in spring.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
This 20-inch serving tray has rich orange and brown leaves for the ideal autumnal touch.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The soft, early-fall sun shone through the trees that line the pedestrian street, their leaves rich shades of yellow and orange.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Plants shed their leaves and prepare for winter dormancy, giving way to new life.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Learn how to use all those leaves in your flower beds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Best Clothing Deals As the leaves start to change, so should your wardrobe.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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Miami had a relatively balanced offense in the first two years, but the offense has lost its big-play bite, and consistently abandons the run.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Some of them are barely recipes at all; sometimes Nosrat abandons the form entirely.—
Dan Kois,
New Yorker,
17 Sep. 2025
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Dogs may not get endless playtime, but one determined Cavapoo wasn’t ready to call it quits when his toys were put away.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the final moments of the episode, Mia quits, leaving many questions about her journey in the remainder of the season.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Satya Nadella hands him marketing, operations, and the title of CEO of Microsoft's commercial business.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Strong secondary Single-digit jersey numbers are so coveted that Lewis hands them out personally rather than leaving it to SDSU’s equipment manager.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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But then that tree dumps a huge load of leaves onto your property.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Drescher played Fran Fine, a former bridal store worker in Flushing, Queens, who ends up working as a nanny for a rich Manhattan family after her boyfriend dumps her.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, Spotify said that advertisers using Yahoo DSP can access the Spotify Ad Exchange via a new direct integration that lets advertisers improve audience addressability across Spotify supply through Yahoo ConnectID.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Flanders, with nearly seven million residents, only about a thousand actively use Solid; one feature lets graduates send digital diplomas to employers.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The family also spends holidays and vacations together.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The same concerns exist for tech companies seeking government permissions to grow their businesses through acquisitions.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Actions that were previously considered low-risk, like writing a simple script, become high-stakes when performed by an AI agent with broad permissions.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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At his best, Doughty could offset the departures of Gavrikov and Jordan Spence better than Brian Dumoulin and Cody Ceci can.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The depth chart stands at 51 players following the departures of Campbell and Johnson.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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