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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
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Police said the three arrested in the past week remain on bail pending further inquiries.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 June 2025
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The country’s sovereign wealth fund had bailed him out in 2023 when a real estate deal on Central Park South went bad.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Eduardo Roberto Medina-Berumen, 22, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is being held in lieu of $4 million bail, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Police said the three arrested in the past week remain on bail pending further inquiries.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
Still, the pair wouldn’t make anything in 2023; Lorde always bailed on their plans.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025
The country’s sovereign wealth fund had bailed him out in 2023 when a real estate deal on Central Park South went bad.
—Eric Lipton, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
Noun
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He was ordered released on a $50,000 appearance bond.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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He was held on a $100,000 bond and later brought to Danielson Superior Court for a same-day arraignment.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2015, lawmakers partially repealed the ban for bow hunters.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On Saturday night, Matt tended to the pitcher’s mound before LSU and Arkansas played.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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From the Angels for Lucas Giolito at the 2023 trade deadline there is catcher Edgar Quero, batting a solid .274 while winning praise for his handling of the White Sox pitchers.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Verb
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This demographic shift is creating a double whammy for employers: Not only are fewer people seeking new opportunities, but a significant portion of the experienced workforce will soon exit the market.—
Duane Tursi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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He is charged with intoxication manslaughter and was released two days later on a personal recognizance bond.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Retton was released from custody after paying a $1,500 personal recognizance bond, according to court information reviewed by Rolling Stone.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Spectators take photos of a tank during the US Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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In all, 84 military vehicles, including 28 Abrams tanks, 6,700 marching soldiers and other military presentations, rolled through the streets of Washington for the celebration, which also happened to fall on Trump's 79th birthday.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Some of its missiles have a range of more than 300 miles and can strike a moving ship.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Trump's deportation policies have moved toward workplaces, as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement tries to reach the White House's goal of 3,000 deportations a day.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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