as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
South Carolina’s Sea Islands, located just off the coast of the mainland, are exactly the types of under-the-radar beach towns that make the perfect getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Noun
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
South Carolina’s Sea Islands, located just off the coast of the mainland, are exactly the types of under-the-radar beach towns that make the perfect getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Spain came into the 2026 tournament with a top-three FIFA ranking and dreams of bringing another trophy back to the Iberian Peninsula, but their quest for a world title got off to an inauspicious start.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The heir to a newspaper fortune, Logan meets Rory at Yale and gets off to a rocky start while working on the Yale Daily News together.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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There were few escape attempts because of the remote location of the state.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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The rebrand is still finding its footing as businesses learn how to balance a peaceful escape into farmland with a bustling tourism industry.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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In a news release Wednesday, Kansas City Public Information Officer Jackson Overstreet said three charter flights full of Curaçao fans will begin to arrive at Kansas City International Airport on Thursday.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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