as in exited
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bailed
And then, at the very end of the 2025 season, after months of speculation in national sports media, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin bailed for bitter rival LSU and a $91 million contract.
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Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
But that side of things bailed KC out Sunday.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Boston bailed Skubal out, though.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
After he had been bailed and with conditions imposed, BBC News reported that Higgins had posed for a picture next to a young girl, been interviewed on stage at a school drama production and congratulated youth theater performers in a WhatsApp group chat.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
He has now been bailed until July while enquiries continue.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Coby White bailed them out with a massive 3 to tie the score and force overtime.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Jail records show Kendra Duggar was bailed from the Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas on March 20 on a $1,470 bond.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Two men were previously bailed after being detained in the probe.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Bomani Jones, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
But that side of things bailed KC out Sunday.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Boston bailed Skubal out, though.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
After he had been bailed and with conditions imposed, BBC News reported that Higgins had posed for a picture next to a young girl, been interviewed on stage at a school drama production and congratulated youth theater performers in a WhatsApp group chat.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
He has now been bailed until July while enquiries continue.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Coby White bailed them out with a massive 3 to tie the score and force overtime.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Jail records show Kendra Duggar was bailed from the Washington County Detention Center in Arkansas on March 20 on a $1,470 bond.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Two men were previously bailed after being detained in the probe.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bailed
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Webster then exited the module and turned off the camera.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz but face severe restrictions despite earlier clearance given by the Iranian government, he was cited as saying by the national Bernama news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dach moved to center on a line with Alexandre Texier and Zack Bolduc, with Oliver Kapanen moving up to center a line with Ivan Demidov and Alex Newhook.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Uranus has moved into a new part of your chart.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Padres’ only run in the first six innings came on a home run by Ty France in the fifth off Brandon Pfaadt, who had taken over for starter Zac Gallen, who departed following the third inning after being hit in his throwing shoulder by a line drive.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The six trucks departed Van in eastern Turkey to pass through the Gurbulak border crossing, Van Health Director Muhammed Tosun said.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Luke Kornet got the Game 3 start against the Trail Blazers in Wembanyama’s absence, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Onyemata was one of the free-agent signings the Jets got the most praise for — a rock-solid veteran defensive tackle who can help in both the run and pass game.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Then the Spurs started the third quarter half on a 13-0 run and erased that lead before the end of the quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Nearly a year after 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail through a hole in the wall, a special grand jury has indicted the local sheriff on criminal corruption and obstruction charges in connection with the biggest jailbreak in recent American history.—
Greg Hilburn,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in the early morning hours after climbing through a hole behind a toilet.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The job requires some versatility, one deputy working on the team said, citing times people have fled or had drugs in the car.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Among the suspects was Juan Colmenero, 20, of Emeryville, who investigators said fled to Puerto Rico following the deadly shooting.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Bailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bailed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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