as in departure
the act of leaving a place
their exiting of the boring party was swiftly and quietly accomplished
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1
as in departing
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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2
as in dying
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exiting
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Adani Enterprises, Gautam Adani’s flagship company, is exiting from the joint venture with Wilmar to focus on its core infrastructure businesses and use the proceeds from the deal to expand its renewable energy, transport and logistics ventures.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Cam Ward, a likely first-round selection in the NFL Draft, only played in the first half, exiting the game after Miami had regained a 31-28 lead before halftime.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
When the plane arrived back at the terminal, the person believed to not have a ticket briefly thwarted the authorities by exiting the aircraft and hiding in a restroom, according to Perry Cooper, an airport spokesman.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Rousing wheelhouse kicks and exiting barrel rolls make this no-frills action flick a distinct take on the genre.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Torres didn’t get a chance to talk before exiting Yankee Stadium’s home clubhouse for what turned out to be the final time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Even all-time greats ordinarily have off days, some of which result in them exiting a major or two per year prematurely.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Hurts completed just one pass for 11 yards and ran for 41 before exiting Sunday’s contest.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The last time the Southland saw similarly dry conditions was in early 2023, as the state was exiting a punishing, years-long drought thanks to an exceptional kickoff to the wet season.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Adani Enterprises, Gautam Adani’s flagship company, is exiting from the joint venture with Wilmar to focus on its core infrastructure businesses and use the proceeds from the deal to expand its renewable energy, transport and logistics ventures.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Cam Ward, a likely first-round selection in the NFL Draft, only played in the first half, exiting the game after Miami had regained a 31-28 lead before halftime.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
When the plane arrived back at the terminal, the person believed to not have a ticket briefly thwarted the authorities by exiting the aircraft and hiding in a restroom, according to Perry Cooper, an airport spokesman.
—Hank Sanders, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Rousing wheelhouse kicks and exiting barrel rolls make this no-frills action flick a distinct take on the genre.
—Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Torres didn’t get a chance to talk before exiting Yankee Stadium’s home clubhouse for what turned out to be the final time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
Even all-time greats ordinarily have off days, some of which result in them exiting a major or two per year prematurely.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Hurts completed just one pass for 11 yards and ran for 41 before exiting Sunday’s contest.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
Noun
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Yet, as your departure date approaches, anxiety sets in.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Already, the film feels like a major departure from the Zack Snyder interpretation of the character, with brighter colors and a sense of hope despite the gravity of the situation.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At Bradley International Airport, 93,000 people have booked departing flights between last Wednesday and the day after Christmas, according to Brian Spyros, spokesman for the Connecticut Airport Authority.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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On that same weekend, news filtered out about many senior staffers departing, voluntarily or otherwise, from City Hall.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Estate Taxes The federal estate tax exclusion for decedents dying in 2025 will increase to $13,990,000 per person, or $27,980,000 per married couple.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Oh Il-nam (Oh Yeong-su), a dying old man who pretended to be Gi-hun’s ally in the game.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The batting averages tend to fluctuate in the early going but the Yankees are seeing plenty of positive results from the trio of Jasson Dominguez, Anthony Volpe and Ben Rice, a trio who is combining to produce a respectable .257 average with seven homers and 18 RBIs.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Russell is third with 35 and Piastri fourth with 34 as those four have separated themselves from the field in the early going.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Governor of Smolensk Region claims that all drones were successfully shot down, and the fire was caused by falling debris.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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An evacuation order has been issued for zone RVC-2190-A; north of Avenue 69, south of Avenue 67, west of Lincoln street, and east of Avenue 86.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those who survived the evacuation were sent to do agrarian work at labor camps in rural areas.—
Ray Cavanaugh,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Air traffic controller Damon Gaines, 39, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Work at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in Washington, D.C., came to a screeching halt yesterday afternoon after the entire staff was placed on administrative leave, effective immediately, by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In May, eight soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing the battlefield, and in July, 25 soldiers were convicted of similar offenses.—
Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Between 1850 and 1860, it’s estimated that Harriet sheltered hundreds of people fleeing slavery.—
Olatunji Osho-Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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