ESCAPE HATCH Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

escape hatch

noun

Definition of escape hatch

as in escape

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Recent Examples of escape hatch Oil prices are rising after the United States conducted an 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets and Houthi rebels in Yemen threatened to disrupt a crucial escape hatch for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports. — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 In that sense, this listing is part trophy, part escape hatch. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026 My nervous system built escape hatches and emotional barriers to protect me from enduring more harm. — Kai Coggin, Time, 16 May 2026 Some gadgets work like escape hatches, designed to mute the noise of life and transport you to a safe space. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for escape hatch

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With waterfall views and an ideal location among the old-school charm of Beacon’s shops and restaurants, the Roundhouse provides a perfect weekend escape for New Yorkers who want to feel a world away from home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Set on the grounds of a 100-acre property, this intimate studio cabin is made for a romantic escape.

— Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of escape

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He was originally sentenced to two months in prison but ultimately was allowed instead to serve the time in a work-release program, pay the back taxes and a $30,000 fine, and perform 800 hours of community service teaching art in Harlem schools.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Sydney Sweeney sparked widespread backlash following the release of her provocative campaign for a sports trading app.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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