as in departure
the act of leaving a place
we simply didn't know what to make of the couple's sudden quitting of the party
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as in surrendering
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as in dying
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as in leaving
to give up (a job or office)
he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant
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as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
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as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions
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as in deserting
to cause to remain behind
he quit the house sometime around nine this morning and hasn't been seen since
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as in succumbing
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
tried to persuade his daughter to remain at home, but eventually he just quit and let her go out on her own
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as in ending
to come to an end
will this teasing ever quit?
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as in paying
to give what is owed for
eager to quit all debts before starting married life
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as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
we plan to quit the amusement park around seven tonight and then head to the diner for some food
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as in behaving
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight
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Recent Examples of quitting
Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the only thing more astounding than a 16-year-old quitting at the prime of her career is a woman who took three years off returning as if no time had passed.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Consider setting a quitting time and sticking to it — don’t bring work home with you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two people quitting with only 11 days left.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Well, how about Natalie Decker throwing an all-time tantrum and quitting in the middle of a race?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Lifestyle interventions include fans, limiting alcohol and caffeine, improving your sleep habits, exercising, managing stress, and quitting smoking.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
The benefits were found to be comparable to physical exercise and quitting smoking.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
More than one in four had considered quitting.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
After a few years, Turner could probably escape his standstill by quitting the board, and press to axe Levin and ascend to CEO.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Noun
Behavioral habits, including hand-to-mouth motion, inhalation and smoking rituals may also contribute to why quitting is difficult for many smokers.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The quitting on his team in the final game of that season.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some are on sabbatical from their jobs and are slowly talking themselves into quitting.
—Tim Brinkhof, Time, 4 May 2026
Overall, 92,000 jobs were lost, and the voluntary quitting rate dropped — seen as a measure of employees’ confidence in their ability to find new work.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 3 Apr. 2026
There are no alliances or no voting mechanism, but anyone losing or quitting is immediately out of the game, until there is only one contender remaining.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the only thing more astounding than a 16-year-old quitting at the prime of her career is a woman who took three years off returning as if no time had passed.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Reducing or quitting can lead to significant savings.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Consider setting a quitting time and sticking to it — don’t bring work home with you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
The degree can be completed without moving, quitting or betting the family finances on a brand name.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two people quitting with only 11 days left.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Well, how about Natalie Decker throwing an all-time tantrum and quitting in the middle of a race?
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Lifestyle interventions include fans, limiting alcohol and caffeine, improving your sleep habits, exercising, managing stress, and quitting smoking.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
The benefits were found to be comparable to physical exercise and quitting smoking.
—Peter Weber, TheWeek, 13 May 2026
More than one in four had considered quitting.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Rosmarin began traveling the world in 2022 after quitting his job as a media buyer.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
After a few years, Turner could probably escape his standstill by quitting the board, and press to axe Levin and ascend to CEO.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quitting
Noun
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The highly anticipated model marks a departure from the aesthetic of typical Ferraris and comes even as other luxury car manufacturers, notably Porsche and Lamborghini, have scaled back on plans to launch their own EVs due to weak demand.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2026
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The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Two walks loaded the bases, and Jahmai Jones gave the Tigers a 5-4 lead with a single, leaving the bases still loaded with no one out.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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But they are not usually recalled—that is, brought home immediately and leaving the office vacant—at the beginning of a new president’s term, and Rubio’s move suggested that some sort of political vetting was being applied to career diplomats.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Researchers are stripping grant applications of words that might attract federal scrutiny, or abandoning the topics entirely.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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For example, behavioral analytics may show that customers are abandoning a travel booking flow at unusually high rates.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Most of the night went on without a hitch, with several show-stopping moments bringing the audience to their feet, but like every live event, there were a few flubs and a couple eyebrow-raising choices.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The four-time Grand Slam champion also recently wore a show-stopping outfit at the Met Gala in New York.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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For example, phone pouches could prevent students from succumbing to the urge to look at their phones.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But the twins — in critical condition, and on respirators — fought on for days at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell before succumbing to the effects of smoke inhalation suffered during the fire.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The state commission also suggested ending the program of allowing the sale of private mooring permits, and instead, the city develop a transition plan that is fair to current permit holders.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Another is ending ongoing wars, such as in Ukraine, Iran, and Palestine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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“Quitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quitting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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