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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
we simply walked out after waiting half an hour for someone to come and serve us
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as in strike
a work stoppage by a body of workers intended to force an employer to meet their demands
after four weeks of the walkout, management gave in
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Recent Examples of walk out
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
When school officials refused, some students took unexcused absences or staged walkouts in protest.
— Made By History, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Moments later, Tomas walked out of the house carrying Alicia, who was able to reunite with her father.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Trump reportedly walked out of a negotiating session, and the Ivy League school ended up expanding elsewhere.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Out of the initial 44 lots, 28 are walkout basement sites, offering a seamless connection to the natural landscape, while 7 lots offer daylight basements, and 9 provide level yards, ideal for families seeking single level living or outdoor entertaining spaces.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
When school officials refused, some students took unexcused absences or staged walkouts in protest.
— Made By History, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for walk out
Verb
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More drastically, the United States could exit the World Bank entirely, as called for by Project 2025.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the two fought, another suspect exited a car and joined in the confrontation, deputies said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The tragedy has struck a nerve across India, from the general public to military officers and government officials.—
Michael Kugelman,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Virtue, who scored 102 goals this season, struck the back of the net three times, while sophomore Lexington Zorumski and seventh grader Katerina Koutrakos each added two for the Scots.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Golden eagles will forage during migration flights and use this uplift from heated air, which also comes from open landscapes, to move efficiently during migration and seasonal movements.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Martinez moves well enough laterally to make defenders miss and bounce outside.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bell is seen in the footage walking through the classroom as well, court documents show.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Norway has walked away from Canneseries as the big winner this year.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The plane departed from William J. Fox Airfield in Lancaster and was heading to Camarillo Airport, according to the FAA.—
Tristan Maglunog,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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The trade had seemed to improve those dynamics, with 32-year-old Davis departing and Dončić — the 26-year-old who is represented by Bill Duffy of WME Sports — coming to town.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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And then, all of the sudden, the girlfriend’s gone.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, a ton of talented players got to achieve their dreams this weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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After the performances are over and this year's inductees are revealed, viewers will get the chance to vote for their favorite contestants before eliminations.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Game 2 was another close affair, with the Clippers pulling out a 105-102 victory.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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This jury was dealt a blow yesterday when its President, Walking Dead star Norman Reedus, pulled out at the last minute due to work commitments, but Hugh said this has had little impact as the group only just started working.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Walk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walk%20out. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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