Synonyms for
Departures
Definition
Departures mean the action of leaving, especially to start a journey.
Synonyms & similar words
passing
goingaway
difference
going
deviation
departure
loss
divergence
exit
expiration
release
leaving
exits
leavings
goings
withdrawals
retirements
expiries
deaths
passings
farewells
goodbyes
partings
separations
divorces
breakups
splits
divisions
disconnections
unpluggings
disengagements
detachments
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- flight departures
- scheduled departures
- departure time
- departure lounge
- departure date
- departure gate
- departure tax
- departure from
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the context of travel, especially flights and trains. Can also refer to a deviation from a norm or standard.
Example sentences
- The departures of the train were delayed due to the heavy snowfall.
- We were sad to hear about the departure of our favorite teacher.
- The airport has a large departures lounge for passengers to wait for their flights.
- The company announced the departure of its CEO.
- I said goodbye to my friends before my departure for college.
Quotes
The departure of a glorious past is as inevitable as the passing of autumn.
The departure of our children leaves a hole in our heart that never heals.
The pain of departure is nothing to the joy of arrival.