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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bail
Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
She was released on January 29 after posting a $12,000 bail and was fitted with an electronic ankle monitor.
—Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Deutsche Bank had bailed on an agreement to fund Paramount’s movies, and the studio needed cash.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
He was ordered held without bail at his arraignment in Brooklyn Federal Court.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
She was released on January 29 after posting a $12,000 bail and was fitted with an electronic ankle monitor.
—Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
None of us dares skip the reading, and nobody bails on the meeting.
—Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
Deutsche Bank had bailed on an agreement to fund Paramount’s movies, and the studio needed cash.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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But century bonds make more sense for institutions like university endowments or governments expected to stick around for generations.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Fort Worth city council unanimously approved sending an $845 million bond package to voters for the May 2 municipal elections.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And as if to put a bow on the anniversary, Weber and Finger have now written a book.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Taken together, these features strongly suggest the object was part of a bow drill — a device that spins a shaft using a bow and string to create rapid back-and-forth rotation.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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McGwire was among 21 inductees in the college baseball hall’s class of 2025, which includes such former major-league stars as pitchers David Price (Vanderbilt) and Stephen Strasburg (San Diego State) and shortstop Hubie Brooks (Arizona State), as well as agent Scott Boras (Pacific).—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Anthopoulos and the Braves had been expected to add a starting pitcher, either via free agency or a trade, to the 2026 roster, but that has yet to happen midway through February.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The network previously confirmed that Guthrie would be exiting its Olympics coverage amid the search for her mother.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The intersection is controlled by stop signs, and many vehicles using the area are either getting onto southbound Highway 160 or exiting northbound Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The teacher was released from custody on recognizance shortly after his arrest, Baltimore County police said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Busfield denies the allegations and was released from jail on his own recognizance in January pending trial.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Make sure your car has at least half a tank of gas, and update your winter survival kit.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, a bye week should have allowed some time for rest and recovery and the finality aspect of the Super Bowl should allow the unit to empty the tank and have its best game of the season.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a politicized national fight over waste, fraud and abuse led by Republicans have targeted California and its Democratic leadership, Bonta and other state officials have moved swiftly to combat the claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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