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1
as in abandoning
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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2
as in bequeathing
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 quitting
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 handing
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 dumping
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in letting
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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Recent Examples of leaving
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The drone captured two sets of ski tracks entering the avalanche area, but only one leaving, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore’s leaving clears things out for Odunze and Burden to be top-25 wideouts with ceilings in the WR1 range.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Enriquez said, even with Noem leaving, his work continues to monitor for federal agents in Chicago and prepare for future operations.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Kyle leaving is an upset for both his allies and the audience.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
However, 2011’s Time of My Life was the band’s final LP with Arnold alongside original members Roberts and Harrell; with the former leaving for health reasons while the latter was fired from the group after the bassist was charged with vehicular manslaughter in 2013.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
The officer then walks around the exterior of the home, including checking the backyard, before returning to the front of the property and leaving.
—Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Lee Ginsberg is leaving film and television public relations firm Ginsberg / Libby to become an independent awards consultant.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans are leaving negative reviews on the Taylor Nation’s account, which usually glows with praise for the Eras Tour superstar.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
As part of the revamp, Claire Macdonald, NATPE’s executive director, and Jocelyn Christie, Kidscreen’s publisher, will both be leaving Brunico to pursue other opportunities, the company said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
What remains after leaving the exhibition is not a single image, but a sense of having participated in something larger.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Those leaving the state are increasingly moving out of its wealthiest areas.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Zuckerman worked at law firm Latham & Watkins before leaving to serve as general counsel at crypto startup Eigen Labs.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Long lines continue at airports across the country and in Chicago due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, leaving some Transportation Security Administration officers without pay since the lapse in the Department of Homeland Security funding began in February.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
With Peterson, Council and White leaving, the Jayhawks will lose three starters who combined to average 47 points per game.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
The drone captured two sets of ski tracks entering the avalanche area, but only one leaving, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore’s leaving clears things out for Odunze and Burden to be top-25 wideouts with ceilings in the WR1 range.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Enriquez said, even with Noem leaving, his work continues to monitor for federal agents in Chicago and prepare for future operations.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Kyle leaving is an upset for both his allies and the audience.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
However, 2011’s Time of My Life was the band’s final LP with Arnold alongside original members Roberts and Harrell; with the former leaving for health reasons while the latter was fired from the group after the bassist was charged with vehicular manslaughter in 2013.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
The officer then walks around the exterior of the home, including checking the backyard, before returning to the front of the property and leaving.
—Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Cotter received a two-minute penalty for goaltender interference, and Shesterkin and Markström were given two-minute penalties for leaving the crease and five minutes for fighting.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Lee Ginsberg is leaving film and television public relations firm Ginsberg / Libby to become an independent awards consultant.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans are leaving negative reviews on the Taylor Nation’s account, which usually glows with praise for the Eras Tour superstar.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
As part of the revamp, Claire Macdonald, NATPE’s executive director, and Jocelyn Christie, Kidscreen’s publisher, will both be leaving Brunico to pursue other opportunities, the company said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
What remains after leaving the exhibition is not a single image, but a sense of having participated in something larger.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Those leaving the state are increasingly moving out of its wealthiest areas.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Zuckerman worked at law firm Latham & Watkins before leaving to serve as general counsel at crypto startup Eigen Labs.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Long lines continue at airports across the country and in Chicago due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, leaving some Transportation Security Administration officers without pay since the lapse in the Department of Homeland Security funding began in February.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaving
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Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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Californians are abandoning the Golden State, chiefly because of high housing costs and finding better luck at becoming homeowners elsewhere, a new study found.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Safari shut down in 1978 after passengers kept abandoning their Jeeps mid-trip.—
Abbey Briscoe,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Effectively, Newsom’s slow roll protects him from taking any meaningful actions, thus bequeathing reparations to his successor, like his many other unresolved California issues.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rewriting society’s decision-making Unlike biased pundits who hem, haw and hedge their bets, Web3 prediction markets cut through noise, bequeathing a signal that feeds into pricing mechanisms themselves.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Was quitting school for TV a tough sell for Alcock’s mother?—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the fallout from this event is likely not in the rearview mirror yet due to more than 500 TSA officers quitting during the shutdown, according to DHS.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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The right-hander walked two before handing the game to the bullpen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jets left winger Kyle Connor scored 33 seconds into overtime, handing the Hawks their fourth consecutive defeat.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And companies have been dumping money into the market to try to win customers and show them how AI is useful in everyday life - in particular, for buying stuff.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the last game, Illinois pulled to a 17-point second-half lead before letting Iowa back in the game.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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For Americans born in 1960 or later, full retirement age for Social Security is 67.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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District scrutiny and investigations Bill Elliott announced his retirement in January 2026 amid heightened scrutiny of the district's handling of Caleb Elliott's hiring and supervision.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Leaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaving. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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