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departuring
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The word 'departuring' is not correct or usable in written English.
You would use the word 'departing' instead. Example: The bus is departuring in 10 minutes, so hurry up and get on board.
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Alternative expressions(11)
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Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
Every departure from what has been asserted as "proper" and "fitting" from that very specific standpoint is dismissed as aberrant, and is ridiculed and subordinated.
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BBC management had "verbal discussions" with BBC Worldwide, agreeing to meet the cost of her departure from the licence fee if she left the commercial division within two years.
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Departures year-round For many the Falklands will always conjure up images of war, but today they are increasingly a venue for tourism.
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Del Nero's departure means that four of the 25 members of Fifa's executive committee will now be absent when they meet on Saturday morning.
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When Labour lost in 2010, Balls was originally overlooked by Miliband as shadow chancellor and only took on the role to which he was well suited after the departure of Alan Johnson.
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Some of the departures have been as a result of sackings and the South Australian auditor general has since begun an investigation.
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Importantly for Clark he now carries nothing like the weight of expectation he had at Melbourne, for whom – no matter what anyone says of his departure – he always tried valiantly.
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A small group of us, including a student recovering from exams, a woman with a broken heart and a pair that had stayed at Zamzam before and vowed to return, gathered for some pre-departure pampering.
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We cannot know yet the exact nature of his indisposition; his sudden departure suggests a serious setback.
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Brown, who was under some pressure anyway at the start of his second season since succeeding Ashley Giles at Edgbaston, was left in an invidious position as Warwickshire accommodated Jonathan Trott's wishes to come straight back to first-class cricket, four months after his abrupt departure from England's Ashes tour.
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He was brought in to fill the gap left by the departure of George Ford for Bath – Leicester's opponents on Sunday – when Ford tired of playing second fiddle to the man he could well replace in the England team when Flood moves to France in the summer, probably to Toulouse, although that is yet to be confirmed.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct present participle form "departing" instead of the non-standard "departuring".
Common error
Avoid using "departuring" as a present participle. The correct form is "departing". For example, say "The train is departing now" not "The train is departuring now".
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Linguistic Context
"Departuring" is a non-standard verb form attempting to function as a present participle. As Ludwig AI points out, it is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "departing".
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "departuring" is not a recognized or correct word in the English language. As Ludwig AI confirms, the proper term to use is "departing" when referring to the act of leaving or setting off in progress. Therefore, always opt for "departing" to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity in your writing. The usage analysis indicates this term is absent from standard contexts. Always prefer "departing" for accuracy.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
departing
This is the correct present participle form of the verb "depart".
leaving
This alternative is a more general term for going away from a place.
setting off
This alternative suggests the beginning of a journey.
going away
This alternative is a simple and common way to express departure.
exiting
This alternative implies leaving a specific location or area.
taking off
This alternative is often used in the context of air travel.
moving out
This alternative suggests vacating a residence or building.
vacating
This alternative emphasizes the act of leaving a place empty.
checking out
This alternative is commonly used in the context of hotels or lodging.
clearing out
This alternative suggests removing belongings while leaving.
FAQs
Is "departuring" a real word?
No, "departuring" is not a recognized word in standard English. The correct form is "departing".
How do I use the word "departing" in a sentence?
What can I say instead of "the train is departuring"?
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
88%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested