WALKED OUT Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

walked out

verb

past tense of walk out

as in exited

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 struck

to refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands the salesclerks walked out upon learning of the second pay cut in six months

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Recent Examples of walked out Eddie Howe walked out in pre-season and has been replaced by Matthias Jaissle, a 38-year-old coach whose previous experience was in Austria and Saudi Arabia. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Family friend Tuere Burns initially remained, but covered her eyes with her hand as the first photos were shown and then walked out of the courtroom, visibly shaken. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 His brother has just left on military service and his mother has suddenly walked out on the family. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026 The union also says the management company interrogated and surveilled workers during a strike in June, when employees walked out to fight for higher wages and better benefits. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 But on Sunday morning, as the couple walked out of their rideshare outside Midway Airport, they were apprehended by federal immigration agents. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 He was followed out of the home by Rivas Rizo, who walked out shirtless and covered in blood. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 When Lindsey walked out of the liquor store, Chaney shot him seven times at close range, prosecutors said. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Miriam Adelson, the Republican mega-donor and generous supporter of Israeli causes, walked out with two aides who held her by her arms and helped her into an idling Mercedes. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

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At the time of the sale to SNR in 2024, Grieco became the company’s chief executive officer, and Herning exited the business.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Still, in an unusual moment after the game, Cruz exited the clubhouse with trainer Tim Lentych by his side, with Boone waiting for him.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of exited

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In the lawsuit, investors alleged they were led to believe that a groundbreaking Wondermind app would be made, advertising deals would be struck, and celebrity cover stories were already underway.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
Flock currently has over 120,000 cameras active across 49 states and has struck deals with thousands of municipalities.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of struck

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Cameron moved up to the division earlier this year and defeated Michaela Kotaskova by unanimous decision in April to claim the vacant WBO title and become a two-weight world champion.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of moved

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One day earlier, given the same advance notice, Allen struck out twice and walked during a 6-2 loss.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
After striking out the side in the first, Cavalli walked the bases loaded with one out in the second but then struck out Owen Caissie and Mack to escape the jam.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of walked

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The pair, who matched in black leather jackets and jeans, departed the building hand-in-hand and showed off their decorative handcuffs while sharing a steamy kiss.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of departed

Verb

When the islanders first got their phones back while in Fiji, Melanie had a video call with her sister in an unseen clip.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of got

Verb

And think about Afghanistan as well, a huge military advantage there, but as US forces were finally being pulled out of there, the Taliban were once again taking control.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
One recent morning, four county cars pulled out of that motel on Sierra Highway.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

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