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exit

[eg-zit, ek-sit] / ˈɛg zɪt, ˈɛk sɪt /
NOUN
way out of a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
door gate opening
STRONG
avenue egress hole outlet vent
WEAK
fire escape passage out
Antonyms
STRONG
closure entrance
WEAK
arrival arriving coming entering
NOUN
leaving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demise departure evacuation exodus farewell retirement retreat withdrawal
STRONG
adieu death egress egression expiration expiry going goodbye leave-taking stampede
WEAK
offgoing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance stay
STRONG
birth hello
WEAK
arriving entering
VERB
leave a place
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow depart get off go out quit retire withdraw
STRONG
get git go issue move retreat split
WEAK
bid farewell do vanishing act flake off get away go away move out say goodbye take a hike take one's leave
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrive come continue enter remain stay
STRONG
discourage dissuade stop surrender
WEAK
come in go in

Example Sentences

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The video follows as the passengers exit the basket before the aircraft is pushed along the backyard away from the fence to a position where it can “jump” over the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The travelling contingent made a quick exit from Etihad Stadium, while the City faithful jumped up and down to the tune of Milky's Just The Way You Are.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

CEO Greg Abel now oversees 94% of Berkshire’s portfolio after Combs’ exit, potentially selling stocks like Amazon.com and VeriSign.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Henry is captivated by RBIs and winning percentages, but today a stat nerd can go down so many rabbit holes, from exit velocity to spin rate and other metrics captured by modern technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He focused on the exit and headed in that direction.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly