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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
we simply walked out after waiting half an hour for someone to come and serve us
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as in strike
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
after four weeks of the walkout, management gave in
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Recent Examples of walk out
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The neighbors said their quiet street northeast of Philadelphia was swarming with police on Sunday, March 8, as officers and a SWAT vehicle arrived at the Balats home and ordered everyone inside to walk out.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Shane said his constituents called with concerns about school district policies, student safety and how walkouts could disrupt learning for those not participating.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
One great-weather-day in, and New Yorkers are wasting no time shedding their winter layers and embracing a lighter, more upbeat wardrobe—including couple Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz, who were spotted walking out and about downtown this afternoon in their best transitional outfits.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
The neighbors said their quiet street northeast of Philadelphia was swarming with police on Sunday, March 8, as officers and a SWAT vehicle arrived at the Balats home and ordered everyone inside to walk out.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
The intense scrutiny on student walkouts thrust young people into new roles navigating the pitfalls, logistics and emotional debate of speaking out on a divisive political topic.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Shane said his constituents called with concerns about school district policies, student safety and how walkouts could disrupt learning for those not participating.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk out
Verb
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They will also be notified of other account activities, such as when their kid adds a new contact or exits a pre-approved group chat.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mired in post-production for more than three years, with Wyatt temporarily exiting the project, Desert Warrior world premiered at the Zurich Film Festival last autumn and then played at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The most serious mid-air collision involving the plane happened in 1966, when a B-52 bomber carrying nuclear bombs struck a tanker near Palomares, Spain.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The attack occurred after projectiles struck four other vessels in Gulf waters, according to port, maritime security and risk firms.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Riquier Gas prices rose across the country, and the price of oil was moving higher on Thursday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers moved up to third place in the Western Conference at 41-25 on the season following their seventh win in eight games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Trolley extension was completed in 2021 and riders can walk from the station down an escalator to the main mall.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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While the late Karl Lagerfield had a selection of male muses (Brad Kroenig and Baptiste Giabiconi walked his runways), an official foray into the menswear space never came to fruition.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ryan will throw a bullpen session Saturday, then depart Twins camp to join Team USA.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Disney had said in February that Schake would depart her position after March 18.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His Jayhawks went 1-1 at the Big 12 tournament, defeating TCU 78-73 on Thursday before getting clobbered by Houston 69-47 in Friday’s semifinals.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona -- and fewer losses than any team at all -- is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Appealing to both foodies and nature buffs, the Food Trails have become a popular way to explore the Burren and take in its ancient topography, while also getting a taste of the people, brands, and flavors that are driving today’s Ireland.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Been Gawk then walked three consecutive Dominican batters — Perdomo, Tatis and Ketel Marte — with two outs, the final two of which came with the bases loaded to force in runs, before Dane Dunning ended the frame by getting Soto to line out to right field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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One person was pulled out of the mud alive during a rescue operation, Manuqa said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since The New York Times report went live, some sponsors have pulled out of Noma’s residency.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Walk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk%20out. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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