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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
Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The small base leaves room for two tea light candles, perfect for setting the mood in your home.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The argument is that if bitcoin goes bust, losing 1% is no big deal, but the scarcity value of the cryptocurrency leaves it with a bigger chance of increasing in value over time.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The matching lid offers a sleek look and practical touch, while the large container leaves plenty of room for your favorite sticks of butter.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
McConaughey, 55, famously led the science fiction epic as a former NASA pilot named Cooper, who leaves his family behind to help the space exploration agency identify new planets for human life in another galaxy.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The green finish adds a bold touch, while the large space leaves plenty of room for your favorite fruity bites.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
This leaves Intel in a precarious position at a critical point in the company’s transformation.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
—Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The small base leaves room for two tea light candles, perfect for setting the mood in your home.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
The argument is that if bitcoin goes bust, losing 1% is no big deal, but the scarcity value of the cryptocurrency leaves it with a bigger chance of increasing in value over time.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
The matching lid offers a sleek look and practical touch, while the large container leaves plenty of room for your favorite sticks of butter.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
McConaughey, 55, famously led the science fiction epic as a former NASA pilot named Cooper, who leaves his family behind to help the space exploration agency identify new planets for human life in another galaxy.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The green finish adds a bold touch, while the large space leaves plenty of room for your favorite fruity bites.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
This leaves Intel in a precarious position at a critical point in the company’s transformation.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaves
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The narrator, a young classical musician, abandons a promising future as a concert pianist to support her parents after an accident.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, Netflix did license the final product—a dreamlike half-hour drama that follows a teenage girl (a magnetic Megan Stott) who abruptly abandons her life of high school and social media to rough it in Cascade National Forest.Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Dec. 2024
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The often-unsung heroes of the IT department have the task of deploying and maintaining the infrastructure that lets organizations thrive in the digital era.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Today, along with all those stats, YouTube announced a new feature called Watch With, which lets creators add their own commentary and analysis to sports content in real time.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our company's Policy Engine, for example, enables granular control over transaction approvals, user permissions, and access settings—allowing administrators to tailor workflows to fit specific operational needs and compliance requirements.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That said, the advice for users isn’t actually to monitor after the fact, of course, but to stop granting these permissions in the first place.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Faced with the upcoming departures of big tenants including HSBC and Clifford Chance, the east London landlord is seeking to reinvent itself by building more apartments and providing more entertainment and leisure offerings.Robert Olsen, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The departures of Hucles Mangano and Tweed are among the first major moves under new controlling owner Willow Bay, who joined with her husband, Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger to invest in the team last July.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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All of this allows brands to personalize experiences for consumers and drive revenue while saving significant costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Costs are rising, and insurers are using more controls such as prior authorizations and doctor networks to manage them.TOM MURPHY and DEVI SHASTRI, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans; it was named in October in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged.Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Aston Martin Valhalla packs a power punch and delivers a number of firsts for the company.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Leaves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaves. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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