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
Her husband bailed out of jail June 26 on a $1 million bond.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Some point to the potentially positive impact on employee morale by suggesting that everyone in the firm is willing to sacrifice resources to bail out the weaker units.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
At one point in 2023, Promote Carmel used a $50,000 grant intended for a Chinese Peony Garden to instead bail out another nonprofit organization in Carmel.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The Federal Farm Credit system had to be reorganized and bailed out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Some point to the potentially positive impact on employee morale by suggesting that everyone in the firm is willing to sacrifice resources to bail out the weaker units.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
At one point in 2023, Promote Carmel used a $50,000 grant intended for a Chinese Peony Garden to instead bail out another nonprofit organization in Carmel.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The Federal Farm Credit system had to be reorganized and bailed out.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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One Reddit thread details several different negative experiences drivers had sitting in traffic while trying to exit to the airport.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
29 July 2025
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The Dragon spacecraft docked at the orbital outpost following a 28-hour journey, allowing the crew to exit the vehicle and enter the space station through its Harmony module.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Two cats, a ferret and a dog were rescued, though the dog, a German shepherd, escaped and has not been found, fire Chief David Haywood said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Two residents were rescued from windows as the house burned.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The implant was allegedly moved when Niven, 34, elbowed Nikki mid-fight.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Mary, a young scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey, had resigned and moved across the country to start a job in the private sector.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their bravery and quick action undoubtedly saved many lives.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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At best, the new tax break means many seniors will save some money on taxes over four years.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Mike Christensen, an airport spokesman for Hollywood Burbank, said that neither the control tower nor the operations department, which tracks planes departing and arriving, have any record of the Southwest flight plunging in their airspace.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Alexander Isak has made clear his desire to depart St James’ Park this summer with Liverpool reportedly interested in signing the Swedish striker.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Verb
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An American Eagle jeans campaign starring actor Sydney Sweeney has gone viral, and not in a good way.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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Rogers went missing in 2015 and her body has never been found.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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By 9 o’clock, the fire would burn low, and everyone would peel off to bed.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2025
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Simply peel off the leftover garlic from the press and toss both the press and the peeler in the dishwasher when you're done.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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