1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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2
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
a toddler who fled when the ladybug he had been quietly watching suddenly began flying around the room
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Recent Examples of flee
Two witnesses intervened, allowing the woman to get away as the man fled southbound on Soto Road.
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Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
So over the course of several long months, Sodais fled from Afghanistan to Germany.
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Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Manufacturing jobs fled overseas.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
According to Dedham Animal Control, the women gathered their dogs and immediately fled after the incident.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
So over the course of several long months, Sodais fled from Afghanistan to Germany.
—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Manufacturing jobs fled overseas.
—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
According to Dedham Animal Control, the women gathered their dogs and immediately fled after the incident.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flee
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Maybe your flight was canceled, your luggage disappeared, you got stranded overseas, missed a cruise departure or learned a hard lesson the hard way.
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But bikes like this are a reminder of why the lightweight enduro class refuses to disappear.
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The comedy series followed Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who tries to adjust to normal life by moving to New York City after escaping a cult.
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Many high-achieving women, despite outward success, secretly feel exhausted and long to escape their demanding lives.
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The officer retreated and fired several shots, killing the dog and injuring its owner, who was trying to secure the animal, police said.
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.
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Zafar Mawani and Guillermo Ortiz vanished on May 20 after reportedly leaving their home near Mexico City to buy a chair lift for Mawani's ailing mother.
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By detecting these gamma rays, astronomers can trace the lingering remnants of ancient supernovae long after the original stars have vanished.
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Those who rely on custom mobility devices still have to fly commercial or find another way to get to the games, and risk damage to their wheelchairs in the process.
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Last year, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets (Sunny and Gizmo) were about a month older during the fireworks show and had already grown enough feathers to fly away from the nest.
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Just faded to a dark backdrop of the forgotten.
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After Flowering As soon as the blooms fade, cut the flower stalk at the stalk base on an angle using sharp pruners, says Eric Nieusma, co-owner of Maine Hill Farm.
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The machinery to look inside these models, in other words, is being bolted together state by state, right now.
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While the driver was out of position, the horse suddenly bolted and sped through the park.
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The couple's Jeep Compass was still running and the fan was on high, however, the air conditioning wasn't working, according to authorities.
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Rodrigo Carmona, who runs the juice and snack spot with his wife and son, simply kept it.
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“Flee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flee. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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