1
as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
if the meeting seems like it will never end, find an excuse to bail out
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2
as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
the government bailed out the savings and loan industry
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Recent Examples of bail out
Emmet Sheehan had a strong bounce-back performance before running into trouble in the sixth, and Jack Dreyer failed to bail out the Dodgers in a 6-4 loss to Chicago.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.
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Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
The federal government bailed out Fannie and Freddie in September 2008 to stave off catastrophic losses during the financial crisis, and their future has been a conundrum for policymakers in Washington ever since.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.
—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
The federal government bailed out Fannie and Freddie in September 2008 to stave off catastrophic losses during the financial crisis, and their future has been a conundrum for policymakers in Washington ever since.
—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
The Fed did not bail out the fund directly, but lent cash to a consortium of banks that took over LTCM.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail out
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Twenty-seven people were inside the building, two of whom got stuck before ultimately freeing themselves and exiting the building.
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And star Christian Pulisic exited later after a quiet game, and tournament.
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Analysts credit the 2011 purchase of NBCUniversal as a huge success; Comcast rescued a company that was on the ropes due to General Electric’s under-investment.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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The measure could incentivize lawmakers to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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Trump will hold a press conference, then depart Ankara for the White House, Kelly said.
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Kevin Gausman, an All-Star with San Francisco in 2021, started on Monday, which will be his second appearance at Oracle Park since departing in free agency.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.
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Leo Jimenez also went deep for the Marlins, who set a franchise record with 12 homers for a three-game series.
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As soon as his man peels off to help at the rim after penetration, Kessler goes straight to the rim and is ready to catch and finish.
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But since the site was restored, its water has been plagued by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating have appeared to be peeling off the bottom.
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“Bail out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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