depart
verb (used without object)
to go away; leave.
departing
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present participleof depart.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Potentially cushioning the recent blows is the fact that departing partners typically forfeit their share of profits at the end of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Last season's average tenure of 310 days for departing managers was the second lowest on record in Premier League history.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
It has been a muddled start with suggestions Newcastle have lacked leadership and experience, with England defender Kieran Trippier, 36, also departing this summer.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Instead they plan to invest at a higher rate and build their net worth outside of a primary residence, departing from the established path to wealth in the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Each time she awoke feeling torn up with loss, the sight of Kaede departing as painful as a fresh wound.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
