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 runaway
Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Instead, the battery must be cooled to stop the fire and end thermal runaway.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Then, Nicole Mitchell ran away and into Carol Mitchell’s basement.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Just months ago, Argentina seemed destined for another economic collapse: soaring poverty, runaway inflation and dire warnings from economists that President Javier Milei's radical austerity measures would choke growth.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Verb
While the attempt was thwarted, abolitionists raised money to purchase freedom for some of the runaways, including Ellen.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Instead, the battery must be cooled to stop the fire and end thermal runaway.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Adjective
He's run away from it and has refused to deal with it in the past 27 years, and the pressure in the prison [of his mind began to build up].
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Then, Nicole Mitchell ran away and into Carol Mitchell’s basement.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 17 July 2025
Noun
Trump has ramped up attacks on Mamdani since the Queens assemblyman scored a runaway victory over Cuomo in the Democratic primary last month.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 July 2025
Just months ago, Argentina seemed destined for another economic collapse: soaring poverty, runaway inflation and dire warnings from economists that President Javier Milei's radical austerity measures would choke growth.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaway
Verb
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The project explores the tension between love and loneliness, questioning whether one escapes solitude by helping others find meaningful relationships.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Eventually, in a moment of crisis, Titch also escapes with him on it, kicking off what will become a wild continent-hopping odyssey.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Mortensen retreated back into her room and locked the door, immediately texting her housemates.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
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There have been several boycotts by consumers angry that the retailer has retreated from its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Homelessness is still rampant — and the idea of homeownership feels like a cruel joke to the many millions of households in the Golden State with income far higher than the national median of $75,000.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With both systems under one leader, speculation is rampant that Broward’s two health districts will merge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Kentucky State Police arrested nearly 200 people and seized over $640,000 worth of drugs during a statewide sweep.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 July 2025
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The stop is part of a GOP tour of the state that began Monday in Fort Worth and meant to keep lit the Republican passion that fueled the landslide sweep of Texas by President-elect Donald Trump and GOP gains at the state and congressional levels.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Yang’s deportation to Laos – a country her parents were forced to flee following US military intervention – underscores the sweeping and aggressive tactics Trump’s White House is using to expel immigrants.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Villagers flee their homes near the Thai border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province on July 25, 2025.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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On May 9, she was flown to Texas through the Alexandria airport; the next day, she was driven to Mexico in a caravan of buses with other deportees.—
Brent McDonald,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Holder Hugh Robertson handled the snap cleanly, and Olano’s kick flew between the goal posts.—
Sam Brief,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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By Saturday morning, the blaze continues to expand uncontrolled.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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The movie follows the adventures of rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, who is feared by the gods having been born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Oh, Hi! and the Pete Davidson-starring thriller The Home don't stand in the way, next week is going to be a good old fashioned Marvel vs. DC blowout at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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Some went all out with an overseas blowout, while others kept things low-key, surrounded by just immediate family at a favorite local place.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Runaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaway. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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