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as in abandons
to cause to remain behind
you can leave your lunch in the refrigerator while we're outside starry-eyed lovers who promise never to leave one another
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as in bequeaths
to give by means of a will
I'm going to leave all of my possessions to my children
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as in quits
to give up (a job or office)
he left his job in the city and moved out into the country
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as in hands
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
why don't you leave your watch with me while you swim?
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as in dumps
to end a usually intimate relationship with
is there ever a good way to leave a lover?
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as in lets
to give permission to
aw, leave him come
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as in vacations
a period during which the usual routine of school or work is suspended
the soldier was on leave for three days before having to report back to base
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as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
the editor gave the reporters leave to follow up on their initial investigation of the senator's fund-raising practices
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as in departures
the act of leaving a place
the party was clearly dying down, and it was time to take our leave
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Recent Examples of leaves
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Which leaves the National Basketball Association.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Olivia leaves behind a loving family— her children, Alex, Max, and India, her husband of 35 years David Glen Eisley, and grandson, Greyson, and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
That leaves enough runway for the needs of buyers and sellers to shift before the biggest decisions are made — or for buyers and sellers to switch places.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Every year, Marquez leaves water for the pilgrims outside her house.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Which leaves the National Basketball Association.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Olivia leaves behind a loving family— her children, Alex, Max, and India, her husband of 35 years David Glen Eisley, and grandson, Greyson, and a legacy of love that will forever be cherished in our hearts.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
That leaves enough runway for the needs of buyers and sellers to shift before the biggest decisions are made — or for buyers and sellers to switch places.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Every year, Marquez leaves water for the pilgrims outside her house.
—Abe Streep, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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On June 14 Putin had said Russia would agree to a ceasefire and peace talks only if Ukraine withdraws from the four oblasts, abandons plans to join NATO, and recognizes Crimea and Sevastopol as part of Russia.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
17 Dec. 2024
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His ability to do this in perpetuity is questionable; Russian victory is inevitable only if the West abandons Ukraine.—
Mitch McConnell,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2024
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Rip dumps the body in the same place the Duttons have always dumped bodies.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
16 Dec. 2024
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The former will get your children soaked thanks to several sprinklers, misters, and a bucket of water—which dumps approximately every five minutes—and the latter?—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2024
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Tonal's next-generation digital functional trainer is essentially a gym-in-a-box, with 280 possible exercises, all powered by digital weight that lets you fine-tune your workouts on the fly (without having to find free weights or change plates).—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The game includes several different settings from World Of Killers inspired by John Wick and the Hitman games to Outgunned Adventure which lets players hunt treasure around the world in the style of Indiana Jones and The Mummy.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Grant any necessary audio permissions.—
Laura M. Labovich,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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By setting precise access permissions at the AI layer, businesses can ensure agents only interact with appropriate datasets—minimizing the chance of misuse while safeguarding sensitive information.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Royals currently have potential bench spots available after the departures of Frazier, Garrett Hampson, Paul DeJong, Tommy Pham and Yuli Gurriel in free agency.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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The college football offseason is replete with daily news of potential roster departures and additions.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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This allows quantum computers to process sizable amounts of data and explore countless potential outcomes at once.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Seattle’s offensive line allows a lot of pressure, the team doesn’t run the ball much (or very well) and the quarterback is often in pure passing situations without any misdirection or run threat.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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With less than a month until he is set to give up the Oval Office, Biden gave sweeping authorizations on Tuesday to a slew of legislation that does everything from targeting child abuse to designating the balk eagle as the country’s national bird.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Dec. 2024
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That legislation would have funded the government through March 14, extend the farm bill for one year and appropriate roughly $100 billion in disaster relief and $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers, among other authorizations.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
19 Dec. 2024
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