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
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Paramount executive Marc Weinstock will be exiting his role as president of worldwide marketing and distribution.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Shari Redstone isn’t exiting the media business just yet.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
After exiting Real Madrid in 2021 — spending a remarkable 16 years with the Spanish club — Sergio Ramos spent the next two years hunkered down writing and producing music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
After exiting a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to miss significant time this season.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The report argues that offering outplacement support to exiting employees is vital to demonstrate care for people and contain reputational risk.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Center Jonny King is considered questionable for Saturday’s contest after exiting in the second half against the Tar Heels.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Iglesias stayed in the game and even immediately swiped second base before ultimately exiting the game in the seventh inning as the Padres, in a 2-2, before Luis Arraez pinch-hit for Iglesias in the seventh inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
But the exiting thunderstorms are also bringing some relief to fire crews.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Paramount executive Marc Weinstock will be exiting his role as president of worldwide marketing and distribution.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Shari Redstone isn’t exiting the media business just yet.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
After exiting Real Madrid in 2021 — spending a remarkable 16 years with the Spanish club — Sergio Ramos spent the next two years hunkered down writing and producing music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
After exiting a Week 2 loss to the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is expected to miss significant time this season.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The report argues that offering outplacement support to exiting employees is vital to demonstrate care for people and contain reputational risk.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Center Jonny King is considered questionable for Saturday’s contest after exiting in the second half against the Tar Heels.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Iglesias stayed in the game and even immediately swiped second base before ultimately exiting the game in the seventh inning as the Padres, in a 2-2, before Luis Arraez pinch-hit for Iglesias in the seventh inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
Noun
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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
Verb
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Lock your home before departing.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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He was then seen departing the residence about 55 minutes later.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
15 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
Noun
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As a child, Ryan’s classical concert-going was limited to one National Opera Society performance annually, since Trinidad and Tobago didn’t have a permanent orchestra in the 1980s.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tonight's game is one of the biggest in the early going, as both teams have visions of going deep into the playoffs and contending for the Super Bowl this season.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 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
Verb
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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
Noun
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This creates the potential for payload delivery and even medical evacuation from orbit to any major metropolitan area.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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