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as in goings
the act of leaving a place
his sudden departure left them wondering if they'd upset him
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as in deviations
a turning away from a course or standard
any departure from the modernist orthodoxy was scorned by the city's cultural elite
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Recent Examples of departures
The college football offseason is replete with daily news of potential roster departures and additions.
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Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Royals currently have potential bench spots available after the departures of Frazier, Garrett Hampson, Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham and Yuli Gurriel in free agency.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The Badgers began last season with seven scholarship running backs but now have five following the departures of Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
JetBlue claims that air traffic control staffing shortages and antiquated technology have hindered their ability to maintain on-time departures.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Rudolph and Martinez were out of the league shortly after their departures from New York.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The next-best airports for on-time departures were Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru, and Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City with an over 84 percent rate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The departures have forced a broader discussions within the organization about its strategic direction and commitment to AI safety principles.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
The Royals currently have potential bench spots available after the departures of Frazier, Garrett Hampson, Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham and Yuli Gurriel in free agency.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
The Badgers began last season with seven scholarship running backs but now have five following the departures of Chez Mellusi and Tawee Walker.
—Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
JetBlue claims that air traffic control staffing shortages and antiquated technology have hindered their ability to maintain on-time departures.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
Rudolph and Martinez were out of the league shortly after their departures from New York.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
The next-best airports for on-time departures were Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru, and Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City with an over 84 percent rate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The departures have forced a broader discussions within the organization about its strategic direction and commitment to AI safety principles.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
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Even minor deviations in configurations can lead to non-compliance, potentially resulting in significant fines or legal repercussions.—
Jody Brazil,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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In these reports, ensure your EA includes updates from the team on project timelines, budget status and any deviations from planned outcomes.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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In a statement from the airlines translated by the Times, the company said Friday regular flights to eight Russian cities had been suspended.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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In July, a cybersecurity company accidentally introduced a single software bug that canceled or delayed tens of thousands of flights and trains, halted surgeries, and blacked out television broadcasts around the world.—
The Atlantic Science Desk,
The Atlantic,
28 Dec. 2024
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Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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