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as in fled
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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as in evaded
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment
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Recent Examples of escaped
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The photo, informally titled The Scourged Back and depicting an escaped slave believed to have been named Peter Gordon, has been in wide circulation since the nineteeth century and is evocative of the horrors and injustice of slavery.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2025
There are also plot holes that could sink a truck, like Miller going on a rampage as an escaped prisoner with — apparently — not a single cop on his tail.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Because no natural organism has evolved to compete with or prey upon mirror life, the escaped bacterium multiplies exponentially without any biological constraints.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
In the finale of the fourth season of The Boys, Starlight escaped an attempt to round up all supes who went against Homelander’s vision to rule the world.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Those who escaped became known as Maroons—runaways involved in the wars with the Spanish in 1519 and 1533.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the robbers shattered a window using an angle grinder, broke two display cases and escaped on motorbikes, according to USA TODAY.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The two suspects descended the ladder and all four escaped on two motorbikes, according to officials.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The girl escaped uninjured and reported the incident to school employees, who in turn notified authorities.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
On a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second half, Nacelli escaped a defender with a spin move and avoided two would-be tacklers en route to the end zone.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the most compelling takeaways from the Nuggets’ preseason was David Adelman’s willingness to get weird — a quality that escaped them by the end of Michael Malone’s tenure.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 2007, an escaped Siberian tiger attacked and killed one zoo patron and injured two others in a cafe at the San Francisco Zoo.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The photo, informally titled The Scourged Back and depicting an escaped slave believed to have been named Peter Gordon, has been in wide circulation since the nineteeth century and is evocative of the horrors and injustice of slavery.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Sep. 2025
There are also plot holes that could sink a truck, like Miller going on a rampage as an escaped prisoner with — apparently — not a single cop on his tail.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
Because no natural organism has evolved to compete with or prey upon mirror life, the escaped bacterium multiplies exponentially without any biological constraints.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
And still, given that Spurs’ creative issues persist and Monaco peppered Vicario’s goal with 23 shots, seemingly slicing through a defence which had previously looked so secure with ease, Tottenham escaped with another away point.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
In the finale of the fourth season of The Boys, Starlight escaped an attempt to round up all supes who went against Homelander’s vision to rule the world.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Those who escaped became known as Maroons—runaways involved in the wars with the Spanish in 1519 and 1533.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the robbers shattered a window using an angle grinder, broke two display cases and escaped on motorbikes, according to USA TODAY.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The two suspects descended the ladder and all four escaped on two motorbikes, according to officials.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
The girl escaped uninjured and reported the incident to school employees, who in turn notified authorities.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
On a 21-yard touchdown reception in the second half, Nacelli escaped a defender with a spin move and avoided two would-be tacklers en route to the end zone.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
One of the most compelling takeaways from the Nuggets’ preseason was David Adelman’s willingness to get weird — a quality that escaped them by the end of Michael Malone’s tenure.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaped
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Ashley fled the home before officers arrived in a black Cadillac, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Although there is wiggle-room for the inflationary temperature/energy scale to be a bit lower than the limit set by cosmic rays, the CMB limits on the maximum post-inflationary temperature cannot be evaded.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ukraine’s armed forces said Storm Shadow missiles had evaded Russia’s air defenses and struck the site in Bryansk which produces gunpowder, explosives and rocket components.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Another unconfined delegation that should be subject to judicial scrutiny is provided by the Civil Rights Restoration Act, passed by the Democrats over President Ronald Reagan’s veto, which established the government’s power to arbitrarily withhold funding from universities.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2025
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This accounted for just 3 percent of heating fires overall, but these led to more than 40 percent of fatalities, in part because portable heaters tend to be placed precisely where people live and sleep, and because the resulting fires are far more likely to be unconfined.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … ‘NOT TRUE’ – Former WH press sec fires back at claims Biden avoided press conferences.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Going into debt during the holidays may be common but that doesn't mean it can't be avoided.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The loose fit is perfect for layering, too, and packs down surprisingly well.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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That said, shoppers note that the sweater is tight-fitting and recommend sizing up for a looser fit, similar to Paltrow’s knit.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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With Worthy back, the Chiefs offense suddenly seems unbound as well.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ideas flow when the body is occupied but the mind is unbound.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In mineral-rich regions of Africa and South America, Chinese firms have unleashed 21st century resource colonialism, exploiting workers and polluting the environment.—
Young Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Yet, increasingly, Pratt is unleashed.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping a pet loose in the car can pose risks, such as small dogs crawling into the footwell and interfering with the brake or pedal, larger pets blocking your view, or, in the case of an accident, unrestrained pets could be crushed by airbags or thrown out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her problems only deepen when Maia reconnects after years apart with an emotionally unrestrained Tallulah, played by Odessa A’zion.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Escaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaped. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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