1
as in escape
a place or means of going out
all of the building's exits were being watched by security guards
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2
as in departure
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 demise
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 to move
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 to die
to stop living
expressed her wish to exit surrounded by family and friends
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Recent Examples of exit
Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
From Flagstaff, drive west on I-40 and exit onto historic Route 66.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
California is the top state for CEO exits in 2025, with 194 CEOs leaving their positions in nine months.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
There is – there is an emergency exit (laughs) on the lower right side.
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One car broke off and the other, a silver 2019 Toyota Camry, drove southbound on I-275, later exiting in the downtown area.
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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and even scary, cozy romances offer the perfect escape.—
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The 60 rooms and nine suites are bright and breezy, perfect for an island escape in the city.—
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So many questions remain unanswered about his messy departure from Nottingham Forest in September last year.—
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
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Mosley challenged his team to take care of the basketball and play with better energy and effort from the jump — two key factors that led to Orlando‘s demise at Washington.—
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Injuries played a big role in the team’s demise, especially on the offensive line.—
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Enrollment Though still growing overall, state economists reported in early January that K-12 enrollment numbers were nearly 42,500 lower than predicted, with signs of continuing downward trends moving forward.—
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Researchers at the University of Manchester, led by Professor Thomas Anthopoulos, have successfully stabilized perovskite solar cells, which could help move the low-cost technology into the global mass market.—
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By 1971, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and Brian Jones had all died at the age of twenty-seven from drugs and alcohol.—
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This year's awards season promises to deliver more inspiration, but in the meantime, do yourself a favor an invest in a quality round brush, some styling gel or pomade, and a ride-or-die can of hairspray.—
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But the president told NBC on Sunday that the DOJ’s subpoenas do not have anything to do with interest rates, according to the outlet.—
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After arguing with the woman, Chalup Cortez called her boyfriend and kicked him out of her house, according to the outlet.—
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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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If exiting isn't possible, officials said the vehicle will pull off and stop on the shoulder of the freeway.—
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Fuentes is facing one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death.—
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Sandoval had not been charged as of Thursday in the teen’s death, according to police.—
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“Exit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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