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departure Synonyms

Another word for departure

Choosing another word for departure depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of leaving, especially to start a journey or leave an organization.

Usage Example

"Our flight's leaving was delayed by two hours due to heavy fog at the airport."

Strongest
leaving
Strong
exit
withdrawal
exodus
takeoff
embarkation

• noun (Context 2)

A deviation or change from an established course of action, tradition, or standard.

Usage Example

"Her latest novel marks a bold deviation from the historical fiction she usually writes."

Strongest
deviation
divergence
Strong
shift
digression
variation
change

Opposites of departure

The opposite of departure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

arrival
adherence
return
conformity
homecoming
continuation
entrance
compliance
See all opposites of departure

• Nearby Words

departmental
departmentalize
departmentally
departure
departures
depend
dependability

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Departure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/departure
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