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
Related Stories While fleeing with her family from Gaza City in January 2024, the car Rajab was traveling in was shelled, killing her uncle, aunt and three cousins.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Rajab and her family had been fleeing Gaza City when their vehicle was shelled, killing her uncle, aunt, and three cousins.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Other evidence of investors fleeing to safety was gold hitting a record high.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
In a Dallas suburb at the end of July, a man fired shots into a fleeing car after someone banged on his door, according to police.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary celestial system containing a runaway pulsar fleeing the scene of a massive stellar supernova explosion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many residents are already fleeing.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Another video on TikTok, also posted over the weekend, showed a similar scene, with a sparser crowd of people fleeing the takeover as police arrive.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In its most recent earnings report, the company noted the addition of over 2,700 new customers in fiscal 2025, its largest increase in four years, primarily driven by organizations fleeing VMware's new pricing model.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Rajab and her family had been fleeing Gaza City when their vehicle was shelled, killing her uncle, aunt, and three cousins.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Other evidence of investors fleeing to safety was gold hitting a record high.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
In a Dallas suburb at the end of July, a man fired shots into a fleeing car after someone banged on his door, according to police.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Astronomers have discovered an extraordinary celestial system containing a runaway pulsar fleeing the scene of a massive stellar supernova explosion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many residents are already fleeing.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Another video on TikTok, also posted over the weekend, showed a similar scene, with a sparser crowd of people fleeing the takeover as police arrive.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In its most recent earnings report, the company noted the addition of over 2,700 new customers in fiscal 2025, its largest increase in four years, primarily driven by organizations fleeing VMware's new pricing model.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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The same message came Wednesday after another offensive disappearing act.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office told ABC News investigation is made more difficult by the fact that Black Rock City is a temporary city that is disappearing Monday, now that attendees have left, so officials have to work before evidence disappears.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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In this add on, a meteor lands on a volcanic island and so Kirby is left collecting shards of a shattered crystal and preventing an eerie presence from inside the rock from escaping.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Story of Pearl Girl centers on a sharp, scrappy heroine (Zhao Lusi) who claws her way into high society after escaping a cruel pearl farm.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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With less accumulation and more melting, glaciers are retreating at an accelerated pace.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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When the event is abruptly cancelled due to a booking blunder, the four seize the chance to brainstorm a sequel, retreating to the film’s original locations for inspiration.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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For example, element 102, Nobelium (No) is made up of isotopes with a half life measured in milliseconds, with the most stable lasting a mere 58 minutes before vanishing.—
David Szondy
August 27,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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The image is a final gesture to a vanishing way of life, the modern building at right blandly cold in contrast to the warm glow of the brownstone.—
Chris Ware,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Sandhagen dispatched Edgar with a vicious flying knee 28 seconds into that bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Considering the loss, UNC might have to come back in a big way in their next outing to ensure the jokes stop flying.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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But this isn’t simply about bolting on features.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As reports from the Ukraine war show, taking a drone and bolting a Claymore mine to it isn't new.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the data shows the dream is fading.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Now go claim the best Labor Day clothing sales before they—and summer itself—set like the fading sun.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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Golden stood out in training camp and the joint practices against the Colts and Seahawks, showing polished route running and explosive acceleration against NFL-level defensive backs.—
Cecil Merkerson III,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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That finding runs counter to years of political assumptions and suggests a shift that could have real implications for household finances, community development, and the long-running national housing crisis.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Fleeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleeing. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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