depart
verb (used without object)
to go away; leave.
is departing
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present progressiveof depart (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Trump said on Truth Social that Leavitt is departing her role at the end of the month so she can spend more time with her children and family: “A decision I totally understand and respect!”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The company, which sells payment-processing, mobile-banking and other services to both merchants and financial clients, announced Monday morning that Lyons is departing to become CEO of Truist Financial.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
Matthews, who is departing Scotstoun this summer for French side Montauban, did what he has done so many times before by finishing off a rolling line-out maul to score.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Lewis is departing after two tumultuous years atop the organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
The daily Pan Am flight is departing for the States.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
