as in departure
the act of leaving a place
his departing was accompanied by tears and heartfelt good wishes
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as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
I'll sing one more song before I depart
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as in dying
to stop living
a special tribute for those members of the motion picture academy who have departed over the past year
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Recent Examples of departing
Al Weaver, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
He was then seen departing the residence about 55 minutes later.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) boasted the highest on-time departure rate with more than 84 percent of all flights departing on schedule.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
With John Higgins departing and Martin Herlihy shifting to writing this season, several sources suggested that Marshall was the clear standout of the group from the start.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Junk delivered again, recording his sixth quality start of the year before departing with Miami trailing 3-2.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, within moments of the effigy of the Man crashing to the ground Saturday night, a few burners begin departing from Black Rock City.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Ego Nwodim, who joined SNL in 2018, is departing the show after seven seasons.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The Heat also brought in forward Simone Fontecchio as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons, sending out departing ex-Heat free sharpshooter Duncan Robinson in the offing.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
How much of the two presidents Alaskans will be able to see beyond their aircraft arriving and departing is unclear.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Lock your home before departing.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
He was then seen departing the residence about 55 minutes later.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) boasted the highest on-time departure rate with more than 84 percent of all flights departing on schedule.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
With John Higgins departing and Martin Herlihy shifting to writing this season, several sources suggested that Marshall was the clear standout of the group from the start.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2025
Junk delivered again, recording his sixth quality start of the year before departing with Miami trailing 3-2.
—Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Inevitably, within moments of the effigy of the Man crashing to the ground Saturday night, a few burners begin departing from Black Rock City.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Ego Nwodim, who joined SNL in 2018, is departing the show after seven seasons.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The Heat also brought in forward Simone Fontecchio as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons, sending out departing ex-Heat free sharpshooter Duncan Robinson in the offing.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departing
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Running constant checks on gate numbers and departure times.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mark McNamara will continue having to defend himself against the wrongful-shooting claims of K’aun Green, who McNamara shot four times as Green was exiting a downtown taqueria on March 27, 2022 after a brawl inside the eatery.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Paramount executive Marc Weinstock will be exiting his role as president of worldwide marketing and distribution.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wilson's dying body was pulled inside the home by the family and restrained with his own handcuffs.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As much of a character as any of the humans on the series, pup Eddie — played by Jack Russell terrier Moose — lived a long life, dying in 2006 at age 16.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both offenses are moving with little resistance thus far.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both injuries have significant implications for fantasy, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt is assured more touches in Washington moving forward; in Green Bay, Matthew Golden will have more chances to show his skills with Reed out in Week 3 and beyond.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Crafted in Ireland, the coach features dark brown panels adorned with golden scrollwork and a gilded roof, offering shelter from the light rain falling over Berkshire.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the last night of Hanukkah and Christmas Eve falling on the same day this year – something that rarely happens – the reverend and rabbi choose to offer a joint service for their congregations.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brighton & Hove Albion are poised to name Jason Ayto as sporting director after parting company on Friday with technical director David Weir.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Kuwahara and Fox/Bento Box are said to be parting on good terms, with both the exec and the company opting not to renew his contract.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The boys didn't always survive their adventures, with one perishing from a snake bite and another drowning in a Bolivian flood.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but a new storm is expected to develop in the region in the coming days.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Untick this box to stop the process going ahead.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Departing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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