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as in escape
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 departure
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 demise
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 to move
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 to die
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exit
David Teel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
All the same, Gay was out of her office by the first week of January—the fastest presidential exit in Harvard’s history.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Musk, his mother and his son can be seen in the helicopter as the president exits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The drastic reworking of the revenue-sharing model is in response to the Big Ten’s and SEC’s burgeoning financial advantages, a long-simmering concern that boiled over when Florida State and Clemson challenged the ACC’s grant of media rights and exit fee in court.
—David Teel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
All the same, Gay was out of her office by the first week of January—the fastest presidential exit in Harvard’s history.
—Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
If Lozano can’t play, opponents will gang up on Dreyer, who indeed saw tighter coverage Saturday night after his fellow wing exited.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
Musk, his mother and his son can be seen in the helicopter as the president exits.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
Noun
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One of the cops is executed, and the other escapes.—
Chris Koseluk,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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More recently, he’s allowed for individual room rentals during peak seasons, thus welcoming almost-regular folks to that pristine Caribbean escape, which also happens to be a successful lemur refuge.—
Heidi Mitchell,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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McBride declined to comment on whether the White House was involved in the Tate Brothers' departure from Romania.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet there’s also been a lack of leadership within the Bianconeri side, especially more so since the departure of Danilo, who fell down the pecking order under Motta at the beginning of the season.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Given the important roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, the pressures that are exerted on them, and the failure of some boards to meet those challenges, some community leaders have advocated for their demise in favor of a different approach.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both brothers are quickly brought up to speed, though, when they’re made co-CEOs of the underground operation to fill the power vacuum left by Baba’s demise.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Listen to this article After moving from Texas and transferring to Joliet Catholic, Maddux and Vince Tindal have had to adjust to a new level of competition.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, researchers who study ancient Earth were previously uncertain whether Neoproterozoic glaciers moved at all, let alone enough to erode the ground beneath them and transfer minerals into the sea.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Miracle of Gene Hackman Hackman's pacemaker showed that his last event was recorded on Feb. 17, indicating this is likely when the actor died, according to Mendoza.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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In Nebraska, two people died after losing control of their vehicle amid Tuesday’s winter weather, according to the state patrol.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hay has been bailed and is expected to be sentenced on April 17, the outlet reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Dominici burst into tears in the courtroom as prosecutors recalled her son’s final moments.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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But his death only throws the case deeper into confusion.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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The case against Baldwin for his involvement in Hutchins's death on the set of the Western film Rust was dismissed last July, but the TLC series documents the lives of Alec, Hilaria, and their seven children in the days leading up to his trial.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, the beloved brand is entering a new phase: departing from the L’Oréal umbrella to be independently-owned once again.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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United 5690 had departed Springfield, Missouri, en route to Houston at 4:48 p.m. and made an emergency landing an hour and 40 minutes later at Waco Regional Airport.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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