as in to leave
to cause to remain behind
sailors marooned on a desert island
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Recent Examples of maroon
He was mostly marooned in the bottom six leading to a disappointing 28-point season.
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Known as Kosmos 482 and originally designed to parachute down to the surface of Venus, the armored capsule had spent 53 years marooned in an elliptical orbit before its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Lindsey’s parents fly to the Chinese city and fearfully track their eldest’s recovery, leaving their younger daughter, Grace, who was adopted from China, marooned at summer camp with no information.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Probst actually spoke to all 18 contestants before the marooning challenge, and the excitement level was off the charts, especially from the Lagi women (Star, Eva, Bianca).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Known as Kosmos 482 and originally designed to parachute down to the surface of Venus, the armored capsule had spent 53 years marooned in an elliptical orbit before its fiery re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Lindsey’s parents fly to the Chinese city and fearfully track their eldest’s recovery, leaving their younger daughter, Grace, who was adopted from China, marooned at summer camp with no information.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Probst actually spoke to all 18 contestants before the marooning challenge, and the excitement level was off the charts, especially from the Lagi women (Star, Eva, Bianca).
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maroon
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Prosecutors alleged Read hit O'Keefe with her car outside the home of a fellow police officer after a night of heavy drinking in January 2022 and then left him to die there during a major blizzard.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Cut lemons tend to lose their moisture quickly, especially if left exposed to air in the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Maisy got stranded in the flood — Marcus barked his heart out to her.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the team is working to verify reports that the missing passenger has been found stranded in a local village.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Nothing in the proposal Trump announced on Monday is likely to force Putin to abandon that objective.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 July 2025
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That doesn't mean abandoning your message, just finding the right entry point for your audience in that moment.—
Rachel Weissman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Immigration agents have targeted car washes, shopping centers, swamp meets and other businesses — pushing immigrant community members underground and leaving many typically lively areas deserted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Joseph said the attack has left entire areas deserted as residents flee into the woods or into shelter.—
Jacqueline Charles
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Maroon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maroon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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