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as in goings
the act of leaving a place
his sudden departure left them wondering if they'd upset him
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as in deviations
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 departures
The departures have forced a broader discussions within the organization about its strategic direction and commitment to AI safety principles.
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Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
He has, though, been allowed to attend private family events, including church services at which news photographers have captured arrivals and departures.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The show has seen no shortage of shocking deaths and bittersweet departures, even weathering Harmon’s exit.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Thirteen years on, West Ham no longer operate with such mercilessness around managerial departures.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport issued a ground stop on Friday, pausing departures amid snowy and icy conditions.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Mark Thompson The recent departures of top personalities including Chris Wallace and Alisyn Camerota has ignited anxieties that a round of deeper cuts are to come for CNN, as CEO Mark Thompson integrates linear and digital, the latter long a bright spot amid declining ratings.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
In the time since, there have been staff departures and layoffs including buyouts offered to employees earlier this month.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
He has, though, been allowed to attend private family events, including church services at which news photographers have captured arrivals and departures.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
The show has seen no shortage of shocking deaths and bittersweet departures, even weathering Harmon’s exit.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Thirteen years on, West Ham no longer operate with such mercilessness around managerial departures.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport issued a ground stop on Friday, pausing departures amid snowy and icy conditions.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Mark Thompson The recent departures of top personalities including Chris Wallace and Alisyn Camerota has ignited anxieties that a round of deeper cuts are to come for CNN, as CEO Mark Thompson integrates linear and digital, the latter long a bright spot amid declining ratings.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
In the time since, there have been staff departures and layoffs including buyouts offered to employees earlier this month.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for departures
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Even minor deviations in configurations can lead to non-compliance, potentially resulting in significant fines or legal repercussions.Jody Brazil, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In these reports, ensure your EA includes updates from the team on project timelines, budget status and any deviations from planned outcomes.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Government officials then cleared flights to get airborne about one hour later, according to the Associated Press.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Contributions are tax-deductible, growth is tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-exempt.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The council noted that irrigation to serve agriculture accounts for about 70% of the nation’s groundwater withdrawals, but offered few specifics about how the federal government could encourage reductions in agricultural water use.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Departures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/departures. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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