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as in escape
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
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as in departure
the act of leaving a place
the movie star's quick exit through the back of the hotel went unnoticed by the horde of photographers waiting out front
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
determined that his exit be from a place and time of his own choosing, the terminally ill patient opted for suicide
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as in to move
to leave a place often for another
in case of fire, exit from the building in a calm and orderly fashion
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as in to die
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exit
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Not long before showtime, Britt posted a more detailed explanation of his exit from Dylan’s band on Facebook.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The most recent spacewalk occurred May 27 when Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev exited the space station.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Cooper cited family reasons when announcing his exit earlier this year.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Not long before showtime, Britt posted a more detailed explanation of his exit from Dylan’s band on Facebook.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
Verb
After more than 13 years as creative director, Julien Dossena is exiting Rabanne.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The most recent spacewalk occurred May 27 when Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev exited the space station.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exit
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The guests’ request for an escape-room experience, while annoying, is much more understandable.
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This small city on Florida’s central Gulf Coast offers an escape everyone in the family will enjoy, from toddlers all the way up to the grandparents.
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The moves were meant to reshape the roster to maximize superstar Luka Doncic, who will take the reins with the departure of LeBron James.
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Johnston, Cobbins leaving Johnston’s departure comes just three years after becoming the long-term replacement for former County Administrator Doug Bach, who left the government under an $800,000 separation agreement.
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Windows Central, however, notes that the demise of the Surface Go is not related to the RAM crunch.
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But the spirit in which the challenge was launched was admirable and rooted in the fierce competitiveness that both made the SWC fun and perpetuated its demise.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning of food with intent to injure, according to the news outlet, citing an affidavit.
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Ferro reminded the Cannes Lions crowd that ABC has the Super Bowl telecast in 2027 for the first time in 20 years – and for the first time in ESPN’s nearly 50-year history as America’s premier sports outlet.
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Let passengers exit the train before boarding This rule isn’t unique to Japan, but blocking the door or pushing against the exiting crowd is considered extremely impolite.
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According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.
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Benning's cause of death was a fatal combination of a large amount of cocaine dissolved in alcohol, medical examiners testified during Taylor's trial.
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According to a Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner death investigation report obtained by USA TODAY on July 1, Ransone's brother told an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department that the actor had a history of suicidal ideation.
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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