1
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl
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as in sweep
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Recent Examples of run away
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
At this point, persons involved in the fight began to run away.
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Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
With the same masterful blend of wit, insight, and empathy that made John Proctor a runaway hit, Born in the Dirt is a wickedly funny, vibrantly human new play about the meaning of art, community, and the complicated business of making something that lasts.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Each chemical reaction produced even more heat and raised the risk of a process called thermal runaway, when a reaction becomes out of control.
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Verb
Our plots run away characters shapeshifting on the page?
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
At this point, persons involved in the fight began to run away.
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Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Ironically, the runaway success of this year’s World Cup may prove to be Lalas’ undoing.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
With the same masterful blend of wit, insight, and empathy that made John Proctor a runaway hit, Born in the Dirt is a wickedly funny, vibrantly human new play about the meaning of art, community, and the complicated business of making something that lasts.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Noun
From there, the Gators used three pitchers over two innings as Rider turned a runaway into a nail-biter.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
Each chemical reaction produced even more heat and raised the risk of a process called thermal runaway, when a reaction becomes out of control.
—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for run away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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The three men charged would escape conviction on state charges but be convicted in federal court.
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To escape a surge in Chicago’s gang violence, Natalie Ammons and her family moved in 1979 to a home just a few hundred yards from one of the world’s biggest steel mills.
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With a spacious design, durable construction, and charming look, it’s bound to be your go-to retreat for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or evening relaxing.
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Ultimately, this is not a signal that leaders should retreat from cloud strategies.
Adjective
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The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinize the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.
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Wilde’s 2022 psychological thriller, headlined by Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, descended into tabloid chaos amid rampant speculation over an apparent feud between Pugh and Wilde, plus the romance between Wilde and Styles that allegedly originated during production.
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The Amazin’s fell to the Cubs in extra innings on Thursday night for their sixth straight loss, just one day after an embarrassing doubleheader sweep at Citi Field.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking New York Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Verb
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Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa as the country braces for violence after an anti-immigrant group set a Tuesday deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave.
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The New York governor fled in humiliation.
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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.
Adjective
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Homendy’s briefing comes as a 14-member team from the NTSB arrived Tuesday morning to investigate the crash that occurred when the train struck a dump truck Monday at an uncontrolled crossing near Mendon, Missouri, which is about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City.
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The World Health Organization projects that uncontrolled resistance could impose more than one trillion dollars in cumulative healthcare costs by 2050 — a burden falling on systems already stretched to capacity.
Noun
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Others want the massage, the salt room, the blowout, the nails, and that is their version of wellness.
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The group stage would be a series of blowouts, the sharks would devour the minnows.
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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