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
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
One of the Peachtree Center gates was out of action, making exiting it a single-file affair on one side.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Underwater mines also remain a threat, along with navigational risks like collision, especially if there’s a mass rush among ships to try exiting at once.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
This $28 million redevelopment effort, at West Fayette and Liberty streets, with a long flank along Park Avenue, will provide housing to people exiting homelessness.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Stadium officials weren't physically stopping fans from exiting, but urged them to stay inside the stadium for about 30 minutes after the match ended as rain swept through the area.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
O’Donnell would once again leave after only one season, abruptly exiting the show five months into her return.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
An awkward attempt to make a catch resulted in Suzuki exiting their 6-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants with right knee discomfort.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 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
An Uber driver taking fans to Kansas City’s first World Cup match was injured, as was a woman who was exiting Interstate 70 on her way to pick up her brother.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
The ships included eight tankers and two cargo ships exiting the Persian Gulf and eight tankers and six cargo ships entering it.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
One of the Peachtree Center gates was out of action, making exiting it a single-file affair on one side.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Underwater mines also remain a threat, along with navigational risks like collision, especially if there’s a mass rush among ships to try exiting at once.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
This $28 million redevelopment effort, at West Fayette and Liberty streets, with a long flank along Park Avenue, will provide housing to people exiting homelessness.
—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
Stadium officials weren't physically stopping fans from exiting, but urged them to stay inside the stadium for about 30 minutes after the match ended as rain swept through the area.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
O’Donnell would once again leave after only one season, abruptly exiting the show five months into her return.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
An awkward attempt to make a catch resulted in Suzuki exiting their 6-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants with right knee discomfort.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiting
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.
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Geoff was concerned about his children departing for college, leaving him and his wife as empty nesters.
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Also departing was Celebrity Autobiography, the specialty show with a rotating cast of stars reading the memoirs of other celebrities to comic effect.
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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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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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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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This was known as evacuation attempt one, during which 50 campers and counselors were evacuated to safety, with no more than an inch of water on the road.
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Authorities asked residents in these areas to prepare for possible evacuation orders.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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“Exiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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