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bailed out

VERB

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Synonyms

STRONGEST

relieve rescue

WEAK

aid deliver release spring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harm hurt injure

WEAK

ignore refuse stay

VERB

escape

Synonyms

WEAK

flee quit retreat withdraw

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore refuse stay

Example Sentences

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Monte dei Paschi, the world's oldest bank still in operation, was bailed out by the Italian state in 2017 and reprivatised in 2023.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Elsewhere, Edinburgh University announced £140m of cuts to tackle financial difficulties, while the Scottish government bailed out Dundee University with £40m of emergency funding.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

She bailed out her team, again and again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Then, bailed out by a foul with 3.9 seconds remaining, he missed the second.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

Then she quickly bailed out the boat, loaded it, and cast off, paddling away from the rising sun.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer