1
as in leaves
to give up (a job or office)
he decided to quit his job at the fast-food restaurant
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2
as in abandons
to stop doing (something) permanently
her doctor told her it was high time she quit smoking
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as in ceases
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
quit pestering your coworkers with pointless questions
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as in forsakes
to cause to remain behind
he quit the house sometime around nine this morning and hasn't been seen since
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as in succumbs
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
tried to persuade his daughter to remain at home, but eventually he just quit and let her go out on her own
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as in stops
to come to an end
will this teasing ever quit?
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7
as in pays
to give what is owed for
eager to quit all debts before starting married life
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as in departs
to leave a place often for another
we plan to quit the amusement park around seven tonight and then head to the diner for some food
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as in behaves
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
I thought the kids quitted themselves quite well at the concert tonight
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quits
Verb
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025 -
The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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Who would want to volunteer for a country that abandons those who serve?—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Plans for the show — which was originally announced in 2020 and then delayed to 2024 — have officially been cancelled, as the studio abandons creating original longform content for streaming.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
3 Mar. 2025
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The judiciary should act with resolve—now—to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tempers flare and stadiums erupt in this incredible tournament, that never ceases to entertain.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
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The first comes in the form of a bet $5, get $150 bonus, while the other pays back up to $1,000 in bonus bets on losing first wagers.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Children 6 and under skate for $8 and everyone else pays $15 for regular admission.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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The latest trend poses that travelers only need to arrive at the airport 15 minutes before their flight departs and will still make it on board without issue — and without hanging around in the terminal for hours.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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When the train departs Livingston for Bozeman, Banner’s family are aboard, assisted by Spencer no less.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts the execution of death row inmate David Leonard Wood.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Applications for the position are expected to open as soon as Scales-Preston submits her resignation.—
Hema Sivanandam,
The Mercury News,
19 Dec. 2024
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But there’s a real passion for the movie and Moore’s turn as Elisabeth Sparkle, a faded star who submits to a back-alley rejuvenation regime to reset her career.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Quits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quits. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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