1
as in disappearing
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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2
as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in retreating
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 fleeing
Groves had eluded capture for nearly five months after fleeing the New Orleans jail through a hole behind a toilet.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
That man, Jermain Hall, has since been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The irony is many of America’s downtowns have come back since that embarrassing time in our history, and while the people and nightlife may be there, the sports franchises are fleeing toward the latest sucker.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Bundy was initially arrested fleeing a patrol car.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dustin Paulman, 23, was arrested Saturday in connection with first-degree battery, kidnapping, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing, leaving the scene of an injury accident, four counts of theft by receiving, multiple moving violations and a parole violation.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
After allegedly fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities, the Louisiana native was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The second film, made two years into the war, in 2024, was shot in various camps across Europe and the US, where Ukrainian refugees resided alongside those fleeing other conflicts and crises.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
That man, Jermain Hall, has since been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
The irony is many of America’s downtowns have come back since that embarrassing time in our history, and while the people and nightlife may be there, the sports franchises are fleeing toward the latest sucker.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Bundy was initially arrested fleeing a patrol car.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dustin Paulman, 23, was arrested Saturday in connection with first-degree battery, kidnapping, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing, leaving the scene of an injury accident, four counts of theft by receiving, multiple moving violations and a parole violation.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
After allegedly fleeing the scene without rendering aid or calling authorities, the Louisiana native was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Church attack brings for army of helpers A Grand Blanc Township resident opened his home to people fleeing the church attack.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The second film, made two years into the war, in 2024, was shot in various camps across Europe and the US, where Ukrainian refugees resided alongside those fleeing other conflicts and crises.
—Joanna Warsza, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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Moreover, Saturn’s highly reflective and easily-visible rings, composed mostly of water-ice and arguably the planet’s most striking feature, are actively in the process of disappearing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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Those veterans are also disappearing in the day and age of Name, Image and Likeness, though, replaced by the freshman receivers who now dominate college football.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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According to the police report, Gibson acknowledged that his dogs were responsible and admitted there had been ongoing issues with them escaping the property.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some New Yorkers have complained that locking the passageways between train cars might prevent them from escaping to another part of the train during an emergency.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Yesterday seemed much more like a team retreating by choice, both through in-game changes and by the sheer fear of surrendering another lead — a fear that became a self-fulfilling prophecy.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The video ends with federal agents retreating into a nearby building as protesters advanced toward their position, shouting and cheering.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Across the country, hospitals are vanishing, and a new wave of Medicaid cuts could accelerate the collapse.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite Hurricane Humberto vanishing off the map and Post-Tropical Cyclone Imelda safely out to sea, there’s no breather for the Atlantic this October.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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In offseason videos, though, he’s been flying through the air and flushing down ferocious dunks, so the athleticism looks to be back.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In one common attack, known as GPS spoofing, hackers transmit false location data that tricks a drone into flying off course.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Toronto’s fielding fails them Addison Barger stared at the sky, bolting to his right as Austin Wells’ fly ball fell.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cool-season planting keeps parsley from bolting, or going to seed quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Exterior signs are fading and machinery has been left around the site.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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While pie crust seems to be fading away, some chefs would rather think completely outside the box by creating a completely different crust.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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She was appointed solicitor general in 2023 by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who is running for governor.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift in the 2017 backfield, and 2018 with Swift and Elijah Holyfield both running for 1,000 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fleeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleeing. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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