as in departing
to leave a place often for another
early next morning the aloof guest just piked out without saying a word
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piking (out or off)
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For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026 -
Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Approximately two hours later, a third shooting was reported after witnesses observed a suspect wearing a black hoodie exiting a black sedan at another apartment complex and firing through the door of a third-floor unit, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Several people were treated for ear pain after exiting an Allegiant plane that returned to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport because of cabin pressure issues Monday afternoon, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and the airline.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Satyanarayanan thinks that the cost of moving workloads around, as well as other expenses such as repairs, may be higher than Span is anticipating—and that these factors will determine whether XFRA scales or remains a clever concept.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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But the measure doesn’t prevent search committees from submitting a single name as a finalist, essentially moving the entire search process behind closed doors.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The Aura Cedar Outdoor Bar from Modern Shade is just under eight feet long, five feet wide, and eight feet tall, with a dual-level bar running along one of the long walls and a TV mount occupying the other.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Guest star Morello joins the already capable Nils Lofgren, Little Steven Van Zandt and Springsteen in peeling off multiple solos during the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unsurprisingly, given the scale and scope of the tournament, and the stage hosting in the US offers, FIFA is pulling out all the entertainment stops.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Netflix The 49ers split their two rivalry games with the Rams last season, with San Francisco pulling out an unlikely win Thursday night in early October with Mac Jones at quarterback.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Racial tensions surrounding Clark are especially high right now, after a group of racially idolatrous media members fumed outrage over her walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last weekend.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Gulf territories such as the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory strikes but are pushing on with plans to expand to place in the international film business.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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None of the bills have seen interest from GOP lawmakers, though House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson said his caucus would continue pushing on the issue until adjournment in May.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Piking (out or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piking%20%28out%20or%20off%29. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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