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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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Both hosts are independently wealthy from multimillion-dollar exits and angel investing.
—Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
That gives Texas two incomings at the position to go along with a pair of exits; Melvin Hills III and Lavon Johnson have entered the portal in search of a new home.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
This includes freeway entrances and exits, access roads or other roadways.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Along those lines, make sure exits are clear of clutter, and windows are in good working order.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The Chávez government took direct control of PDVSA and effectively used PDVSA’s profit as an ATM machine for the military, leading skilled workers to head for the exits.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
The investigation examines all aspects of the incident, including the number of people allowed into the bar, accessible emergency exits, as well as renovation works done on the building and materials used, according to comments by chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud at a press conference yesterday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
The money will only be returned after the traveler exits the US before the expiry of their visa.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The crash shut down exits 14 and 16.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
From surprise exits like Meloni's to emotional ones from Belzer and Dann Florek, each cast change has left its mark on the series and offered fans a chance to say goodbye to some of their favorite characters.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
Larry Page exits the state; Jensen Huang doesn’t.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks exits the court after a game against the Chicago Bulls on October 27, 2025 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Two fire exits from the premises were sufficient for 100 customers in the upper part of the bar and another 100 in the basement section, Féraud said.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In the security camera footage from the shop, Berto was seen speaking into the passenger side window of the Tahoe before the driver of the SUV exits the vehicle armed with a gun, the affidavit said.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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The exits to Burns Avenue also will be closed to reduce cut-through traffic on local streets.
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After Jack drives away, Rachel realizes her predicament and exits her car to find Alice.
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Fares to Rio de Janeiro can run higher, so think of GRU as your gateway, with low-cost carriers like Azul and GOL getting you to coastal escapes in no time.—
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In e-mails from July, 2022, one veterinarian identified fifteen recent escapes, adding that a deeper search of records would likely yield more.—
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The departures of Mizell and Hawkins left Montgomery as a player would could stretch the field.—
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This stat is calculated by comparing each state’s one-way arrivals that originated in other states with its one-way departures that were destined for other states, using data from more than 24,000 rental locations.—
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
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The hurricane has been blamed for 77 deaths, according to the Pan American Health Organization.—
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
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The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.—
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And if the giver dies during the five-year period, some of the gift will be added back into their estate.—
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First, Monty Miller (a suave, anguished Jon Hamm), Tommy’s lifelong friend and billionaire founder of M-Tex, dies suddenly, but not before naming the fixer as the new company president.—
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
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At the same time, other creators and outlets have seemingly started to abandon the concept.—
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The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.—
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
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The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
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“Exits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exits. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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