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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The American leader will attend the tournament Sunday -- the main reason for the trip -- before departing for Washington later that day.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
They were spurred by a departing Anthropic researcher’s dire warning in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday that rogue AI systems could destroy civilization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
The second season of “The Pitt” currently stands as the favorite for drama series, while the comedy series category is a battle between new series “Widow’s Bay” and departing series “Hacks.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
With few aircraft able to take off, it is understood landings are being restricted, leading to some flights being prevented from departing from overseas airports.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Just before departing, Bass consulted with a number of land archaeologists whose opinions he valued.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
