as in departure
the act of leaving a place
their exiting of the boring party was swiftly and quietly accomplished
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1
as in departing
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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2
as in dying
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exiting
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Officers also reviewed security footage of the smokers’ exiting and re-entering the terminal.
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Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Moving to safety in the water and exiting.
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Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
The Musical) will return to Broadway this June to succeed the exiting Lea Michele in Broadway’s Chess musical revival.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.
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Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
Rallo lays out the unspoken rules (throw out your jeans from college, and don’t feel bad about Irish exiting) that make the decade easier, as well as pointers for cultivating a creative life.
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Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
New Broadway star Olivia Holt serves in a pink outfit while exiting Live with Kelly and Mark in New York City on June 30.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Mora was clean and decisive on the ball against Ecuador before exiting the match in the 59th minute.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Seabold pitched two-thirds of an inning before exiting with right-lat tightness.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Worshippers were to ring it when entering or exiting the space to announce their presence before god.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Three of five commissioners signaled openness to exiting the agreement, marking a shift from the 2025 vote that enrolled the city in the program.
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Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The feeling of a soft, absorbent towel upon exiting the shower is one of life's little luxuries.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Noun
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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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
According to research firm Kpler, only seven ships on Friday passed through the strait — five entering and two exiting.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Officers also reviewed security footage of the smokers’ exiting and re-entering the terminal.
—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Moving to safety in the water and exiting.
—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
The Musical) will return to Broadway this June to succeed the exiting Lea Michele in Broadway’s Chess musical revival.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Of the 186 clients who were in the exiting employees’ rosters, 179 stayed with the agency, according to the complaint, which notes more than 150 clients are represented by both Range and CAA.
—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Nov. 2025
Rallo lays out the unspoken rules (throw out your jeans from college, and don’t feel bad about Irish exiting) that make the decade easier, as well as pointers for cultivating a creative life.
—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
2 July 2026
New Broadway star Olivia Holt serves in a pink outfit while exiting Live with Kelly and Mark in New York City on June 30.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Mora was clean and decisive on the ball against Ecuador before exiting the match in the 59th minute.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Seabold pitched two-thirds of an inning before exiting with right-lat tightness.
—
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Worshippers were to ring it when entering or exiting the space to announce their presence before god.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Three of five commissioners signaled openness to exiting the agreement, marking a shift from the 2025 vote that enrolled the city in the program.
—
Jessica Lipscomb,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The feeling of a soft, absorbent towel upon exiting the shower is one of life's little luxuries.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
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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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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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As long as the idea remains that property gets its purpose from those tending it, working it, nourishing it and dying on it, the film will never become a relic.
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Late in Denis’ second Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman) season, the Isles included Jean in a trade with the dying Cleveland Barons.
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Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going.
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The side referee puts up the flag for offside, and this one remains scoreless in the early going.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
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Other variants can haul supplies over difficult terrain or serve as battlefield ambulances when casualties require evacuation.
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An insurance policy’s medical evacuation benefit typically gets you to the nearest adequate facility, not the hospital of your choice back home.
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Farmer, who had a right forearm strain, went 2-for-20 with a home run at Columbus while getting reps at catcher.
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Reaching such a stage would be the third World Cup final in succession for France, after getting their hands on the trophy in 2018 and losing to Argentina last time around.
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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