1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out
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2
as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
Nations across the world were reeling from the global financial crisis, having spent billions bailing out financial institutions.
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Barnes briefly bailed out the Warriors, fouling Green with three seconds left on what seemed to be a dying offensive possession.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The American netminder stopped 34 of 36 shots and bailed out his lacklustre teammates on multiple occasions.
—Nick Ashbourne, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Apart from the obvious point that GM was bailed out by the Obama government during the financial crisis, GM has received sizeable subsidies and grants from the federal government and the state government.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Barnes briefly bailed out the Warriors, fouling Green with three seconds left on what seemed to be a dying offensive possession.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The American netminder stopped 34 of 36 shots and bailed out his lacklustre teammates on multiple occasions.
—Nick Ashbourne, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Apart from the obvious point that GM was bailed out by the Obama government during the financial crisis, GM has received sizeable subsidies and grants from the federal government and the state government.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
Verb
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More drastically, the United States could exit the World Bank entirely, as called for by Project 2025.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two fought, another suspect exited a car and joined in the confrontation, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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To protect a batch of sea turtle eggs from possible poachers, the group rescued them and hatched them in a lab before releasing 100 baby sea turtles into the ocean.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Then: Joel rescued her, just in the nick of time, and offered her a horse ride with him and Dina — but to where?—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Our reporters talk to each other and move around candidates from one category to another.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bill also included moving $1.1 million from the Constitutional Defense Fund into the Legislative Legal Defense Fund.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bobby manages to save Chimney, who falls ill and starts coughing up blood while responding to the lab blaze.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Governments couldn’t borrow money at home or abroad to save the banks or to meet their debt obligations, much less to spend their way out of the recession.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pereira knows that Wolves will lose players in the summer, with Cunha and Ait-Nouri two saleable assets likely to depart, while other more peripheral players will inevitably move on.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Boos rained down from the home crowd as Romano departed the mound.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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After the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards poked the proverbial bear, Doncic turned his game up a notch, scoring 31 points to go with 12 rebounds and nine assists (on a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line) to give the Lakers a 94-85 victory in Game 2, evening the series.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The two men had already peeled off the vinyl siding and cut out the foam board in that area, revealing evidence of animal chewing.—
Marcela Valdes,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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As some attendees started to peel off, the majority remained firmly planted, trusting Mother Monster wouldn’t leave them like that.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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