1
as in departing
the act of leaving a place
his sudden departure left them wondering if they'd upset him
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2
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard
any departure from the modernist orthodoxy was scorned by the city's cultural elite
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Recent Examples of departure
Media gloating over Elon Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is fairly widespread and much of it unfair.
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Those restrictions are a departure from how the U.S. has handled COVID-19 vaccines until now, reflecting skepticism about vaccines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials.
—CBS News, 31 May 2025
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Following Capaldi's departure, Jodie Whittaker took over as the Doctor, marking the first time the character had regenerated into a woman.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Those restrictions are a departure from how the U.S. has handled COVID-19 vaccines until now, reflecting skepticism about vaccines from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials.
—CBS News, 31 May 2025
Upgrades include rental car, pet and adventure activities coverage
Cancel For Any Reason coverage
Upgrade with Ultimate plan covering 75% of nonrefundable trip costs if purchased within 21 days of initial deposit and 31 days of departure.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 May 2025
Following Capaldi's departure, Jodie Whittaker took over as the Doctor, marking the first time the character had regenerated into a woman.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for departure
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The recent evolution of Mexican food in New York has been gratifying, not so much because of deviation from the classics but by the refining of them and giving them a modern twist in terms of color, presentation and better ingredients.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Transcriptions of episodes of the Outside Podcast are created with a mix of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain some grammatical errors or slight deviations from the audio.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
28 May 2025
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To be sure, the latest mass exodus of Cubans has given the regime a reprieve by removing potential protesters.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The exodus accelerated with the onset of the Troubles, the period of violent conflict between Protestants and Catholics between the late 1960s and 1998.—
Rosario Del Valle,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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There’s a stand-out scene where Matthew Lillard, playing Marty’s acquaintance Gus, advises him to take a detour to work as a sinkhole has just opened up on the road to his commute.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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For something even more offbeat, take a detour to the Katla Geopark for ice cave adventures in near solitude.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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When Robinson eventually returned to the airport to board another flight, he was detained, the district attorney’s office said.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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On Friday, at least 14 commercial and charter flights were landing in Miami from Havana, according to flight information from the airport.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ghost poops could also be a sign of strong gut muscles that help ensure proper stool formation, complete evacuation, and strong and coordinated contractions, Mike Sevilla, MD, a family physician at Salem Family Care, told Health.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
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As governor, Scott oversaw turbulent storm seasons, including 2017, when Hurricane Irma forced the largest mass evacuation in the nation’s history.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired, have left their jobs via deferred resignation programs, or have been placed on leave.—
Janie Har,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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Groom all foliage plants to remove yellow leaves and declining stems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The sculpture’s location itself is one of total urban deletion and communicative displacement as much as the sculptural structure is one of perceptual withdrawal and refusal of even a minimum of gratifying tactility.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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His magnetic personality and inventive game style make Fils one of the most watchable players on the tour; his withdrawal will be keenly felt.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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From there, both Baeza and Journalism have a fair shot at settling in the early going.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Defenseman Seth Jones has been noticeable in a good way for the Panthers in the early going.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departure. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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