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departure

[dih-pahr-cher] / dɪˈpɑr tʃər /
NOUN
leaving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
escape evacuation exit exodus flight passage removal retirement retreat separation takeoff walkout withdrawal
STRONG
abandonment adieu decampment desertion egress egression embarkation emigration expatriation farewell getaway going goodbye hegira leave-taking migration parting powder recession sailing stampede start vacation
WEAK
bow out congé going away quitting setting forth setting-out taking leave taking off vanishing act withdrawing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance stay
STRONG
greeting hello
WEAK
abidance continuation keeping
NOUN
deviation from normal, expected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
change shift
STRONG
aberration declination deflection difference digression divergence diversion innovation novelty turning variance variation veering wandering
WEAK
branching off branching out in thing last word latest thing new wrinkle rambling straying
Antonyms
STRONG
accord agreement conformity sameness similarity
WEAK
abidance arrival coming continuation entrance keeping stay

Example Sentences

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Bournemouth were also linked with Lampard after confirming Iraola's departure - but the Cherries have confirmed Marco Rose is replacing the Spaniard.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The bank, which generates much of its profit in Asia, has been navigating executive changes following an unexpected departure of its chief financial officer in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Investors await news on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s future, as his departure from the board could lead to a modest dollar sell-off.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Although Megan didn’t offer a reason for her departure, the move comes amid a recent health scare and some personal upheaval for the “Hot Girl Summer” chart topper.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Across from us, strapped in their seats and ready for departure, are Suma, Rubio, and Feathers, staring back at me.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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