1
as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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2
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in retreated
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 fled
The man struck Stallworth and started fighting with him, gaining control of the gun, tried to return fire and fled the scene, the affidavit states.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Accused of political incompetence, Bani Sadr was impeached by parliament in 1981 and subsequently fled into exile.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The suspect then put his 2001 Buick into reverse and mowed down the victim and fled the scene, according to police.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The suspect then fled, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment while the attacker fled the school, and was taken into custody a short time later.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Portuguese royal family fled, sailing to Brazil, and Junot arrived in Lisbon on November 30.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The surveillance footage reviewed by investigators showed that the assailants fled on foot following the attack, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Webber fled with the victim still in the car, the sheriff’s office said.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Accused of political incompetence, Bani Sadr was impeached by parliament in 1981 and subsequently fled into exile.
—Roxane Razavi, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
The suspect then put his 2001 Buick into reverse and mowed down the victim and fled the scene, according to police.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The suspect then fled, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment while the attacker fled the school, and was taken into custody a short time later.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Portuguese royal family fled, sailing to Brazil, and Junot arrived in Lisbon on November 30.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The surveillance footage reviewed by investigators showed that the assailants fled on foot following the attack, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
Webber fled with the victim still in the car, the sheriff’s office said.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fled
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Seriously injured, Johnson was rescued by helicopter, but Molly disappeared.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cloud rap never disappeared, but the party was over.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But as senators retreated to privately discuss the new plan, action stalled out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have retreated, but there are no signs of a broader relief rally this morning.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cylinders of fluid gas, which power everything from taxicabs to cooking appliances, vanished from many distributors.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Partial remains found on a California beach four years ago have been identified as those of a former banker who vanished in 1999.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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The idea of a quick military solution has faded, but no serious political alternative has taken its place.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the beetles faded from her days without her noticing.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Higgins, an aerospace engineer at McGill University, worries that the LEGO-like way that SR-1 Freedom has been planned—with lots of parts from different, unrelated projects just waiting to be bolted together—vastly understates the challenge ahead.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs since bolted for a sweetheart deal in Kansas.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Fled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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