Synonyms
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
Recent Examples on the Web
Brown's departure came as a shock to many on social media.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cincinnati also has a massive hole to fill at nose tackle following the departure of team captain DJ Reader in free agency.
—Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
But apparently, Pete’s sudden departure wasn’t the only bit of chaos to engulf Del Rey’s preparations.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The Lakers outscored the home team 15-11 after Williamson’s departure to secure the win and a chance to play the No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets in Round 1.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Bird’s departure marks a new era at point guard for the United States.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Citizen’s departure leaves five running backs on scholarship: Mark Fletcher Jr. and Ajay Allen (who both missed spring practice with injuries), Johnson and freshmen Chris Wheatley-Humphrey (who enrolled in January) and Jordan Lyle (who will enroll in the weeks ahead).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
The potential departure has raised myriad questions.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Pearson has been the clean vocalist for the band since 2012, following Jonny Craig’s second departure from the group.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Cincinnati also has a massive hole to fill at nose tackle following the departure of team captain DJ Reader in free agency.
—Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
But apparently, Pete’s sudden departure wasn’t the only bit of chaos to engulf Del Rey’s preparations.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The Lakers outscored the home team 15-11 after Williamson’s departure to secure the win and a chance to play the No. 2 seed Denver Nuggets in Round 1.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 17 Apr. 2024
Bird’s departure marks a new era at point guard for the United States.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
Citizen’s departure leaves five running backs on scholarship: Mark Fletcher Jr. and Ajay Allen (who both missed spring practice with injuries), Johnson and freshmen Chris Wheatley-Humphrey (who enrolled in January) and Jordan Lyle (who will enroll in the weeks ahead).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
The potential departure has raised myriad questions.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
Pearson has been the clean vocalist for the band since 2012, following Jonny Craig’s second departure from the group.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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