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as in escapes
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 departures
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 deaths
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 moves
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 dies
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exits
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Trump looks weak and lost, a husk of a man still performing the same routine to a crowd that is drifting toward the exits.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
This is just the latest in a string of early exits for Germany.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Intruders prefer empty homes, visual obscurity, silence, easy entry and quick exits.
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Kevin Brasler,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have watched a handful of former players find opportunities elsewhere after exits over the course of this season, but none have made an impact with their new teams as quickly as right-hander Bryse Wilson.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The cause of the fire has not been publicly shared, but the BBC reports that the building lacked emergency exits and occupants were trapped inside after flames spread to the sole stairwell.
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Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Brady, meanwhile, has made the playoffs just twice with Ottawa — first-round exits each of the past two seasons.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Nationals player exits after crash Washington center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
When a company exits, those same funds typically have to sell.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.
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Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Prosecutors say Hudson exits the cabin and looks left and right down the hallway.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Wells were dug to provide fresh water, and exits on opposite sides provided cross-ventilation.
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Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
As the order to evacuate was played over loudspeakers on the National Mall, some people appeared to be standing in place, talking with those around them and not exiting the area, while others were walking toward exits.
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Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Trump looks weak and lost, a husk of a man still performing the same routine to a crowd that is drifting toward the exits.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
This is just the latest in a string of early exits for Germany.
—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 July 2026
Intruders prefer empty homes, visual obscurity, silence, easy entry and quick exits.
—
Kevin Brasler,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies have watched a handful of former players find opportunities elsewhere after exits over the course of this season, but none have made an impact with their new teams as quickly as right-hander Bryse Wilson.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The fallout from Batula and Wilson’s relationship caused some rifts in the friend group, and their exits were not entirely surprising.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The cause of the fire has not been publicly shared, but the BBC reports that the building lacked emergency exits and occupants were trapped inside after flames spread to the sole stairwell.
—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Cary Grant, a former airline captain and current assistant professor at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Aviation previously shared safety tips with Travel + Leisure, recommending passengers choose seats near emergency exits and pay close attention to the safety demonstrations.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Verb
Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Brady, meanwhile, has made the playoffs just twice with Ottawa — first-round exits each of the past two seasons.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Nationals player exits after crash Washington center fielder Jacob Young left the game in the eighth inning after crashing into the outfield wall.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
When a company exits, those same funds typically have to sell.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Maikel Garcia exits game The Royals were hit with another injury when Garcia was removed with a sore left hand in the sixth inning.
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Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Memorabilia triggers nostalgia for most people, especially as our experiences of live sporting events are increasingly bound by entrances or exits through gift shops.
—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Prosecutors say Hudson exits the cabin and looks left and right down the hallway.
—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Wells were dug to provide fresh water, and exits on opposite sides provided cross-ventilation.
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Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exits
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Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem.
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Carnival Miracle 10-Day Caribbean & Panama One of the most interesting itineraries from Galveston is the 10-day Caribbean and Panama sailings on Carnival Miracle, especially since most of the other major cruise lines only offer shorter escapes.
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Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
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The Kansas City Royals continue to be hamstrung untimely departures.
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Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Though acquitted of murder, Simpson later was found liable for the deaths in a separate civil case.
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Your mind takes you on an adventure as Jupiter moves into Leo today.
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Not obsessed One Wish Willow Nikki, but actual Nikki, now awoken from her curse when Bear dies.
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Village People singer dies at 74 Willis was known for often performing with Village People in costume as a Navy admiral or police officer.
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
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The podcasting industry's news and information outlets attract a far broader audience than just professionals, mirroring traditional entertainment media.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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