1
as in flees
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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2
as in evades
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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as in breaks
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a daring prison escape
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Recent Examples of escapes
Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ON THE RUN – Fear grips major US city as accused teen killer escapes in jail error.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With an assist from a fed-up Rabbit, Alex escapes from Evelyn’s clutches and forcibly injects her with the psychedelic Leap serum.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Bob escapes Lockjaw’s raid, but Willa is captured and the rest of the film chronicles his wayward attempt to find her.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
But nothing beats watching fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles with Westley/The Man in Black/The Dread Pirate Roberts as your guide.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
After all, the Sonoran Desert is home to hundreds of hikes, natural wonders like Saguaro National Park and wellness escapes that focus on healing and well-being.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Frederick Anderson traded last season’s darkness for light with a Spring 2026 collection inspired by global escapes, vibrant color, and airy fabrics that embodied joy and wanderlust.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, Mexico’s trendsetting ‘micro’ hotels range from cliffside villas and beachfront bungalows to desert escapes designed around some of the country’s best food and drink.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Travelers crowd airports and highways for end-of-summer escapes, and backyard chefs prepare cookouts for family and friends.
—Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
While in prison, Bundy escaped twice, and it is believed that Boone assisted his escapes by smuggling him cash, per Rolling Stone.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With 663 miles of beaches, Florida is rich in coastal escapes with white sand, clear blue water, and some of the best sunsets in the country.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
These reptiles are not native to South Carolina—or anywhere in the continental United States outside of South Florida, where populations have established themselves in the wild after years of escapes and releases.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Jesan escapes from defeat by kidnapping Ji-yeon and requesting Heon meet him alone.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … ON THE RUN – Fear grips major US city as accused teen killer escapes in jail error.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
With an assist from a fed-up Rabbit, Alex escapes from Evelyn’s clutches and forcibly injects her with the psychedelic Leap serum.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Bob escapes Lockjaw’s raid, but Willa is captured and the rest of the film chronicles his wayward attempt to find her.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
But nothing beats watching fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles with Westley/The Man in Black/The Dread Pirate Roberts as your guide.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
After all, the Sonoran Desert is home to hundreds of hikes, natural wonders like Saguaro National Park and wellness escapes that focus on healing and well-being.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
In 2019, there were five high-profile security issues at the Golden complex, including a staff member arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, multiple escapes by violent young people and a riot between rival gangs, which injured three staff members.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Frederick Anderson traded last season’s darkness for light with a Spring 2026 collection inspired by global escapes, vibrant color, and airy fabrics that embodied joy and wanderlust.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, Mexico’s trendsetting ‘micro’ hotels range from cliffside villas and beachfront bungalows to desert escapes designed around some of the country’s best food and drink.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Travelers crowd airports and highways for end-of-summer escapes, and backyard chefs prepare cookouts for family and friends.
—Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
While in prison, Bundy escaped twice, and it is believed that Boone assisted his escapes by smuggling him cash, per Rolling Stone.
—Makena Gera, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
With 663 miles of beaches, Florida is rich in coastal escapes with white sand, clear blue water, and some of the best sunsets in the country.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
These reptiles are not native to South Carolina—or anywhere in the continental United States outside of South Florida, where populations have established themselves in the wild after years of escapes and releases.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapes
Verb
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In the Netflix movie, Serayah plays Ruth Moably, a musician who flees Atlanta to care for her late boyfriend's mother, Naomi (Phylicia Rashad), in rural Tennessee.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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As night falls amid the vast trees and lush greenery, a teenage boy breaks a window, climbs out of it and flees toward the forest on foot.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oh plays Eve, a deskbound MI-5 agent who longs to be a spy in the field, a dream that is soon realized when a mutual obsession develops between her and a sadistic, sociopathic assassin (Jodie Comer) who always evades capture.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At this level, the EPA advises sensitive groups to take more breaks and do less intense activities when outside.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit claims workers were not paid for pre-shift and post-shift activities, or for work performed during their meal breaks.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another banner flies high above Hard Rock Stadium Another home game, another banner.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Sprinting to the corners in transition as someone like Hart flies up the court with the basketball is one way to do that.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As long as Lagway avoids turnovers, the Gators will have a chance in the fourth quarter to steal a big SEC win.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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Supporting Jones with a stingy defense and a run-heavy offense that ensures balance and avoids placing too much pressure on the quarterback’s shoulders, Steichen has the Colts atop the AFC South standings with a 3-1 record.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3, all civilian drone flights are prohibited in Danish airspace in connection with the EU summit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flights and the visas and the stage advancing, none of it was done.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Let the home routs and the Albertsons Stadium invincibility continue.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the Fed might be able to step in judiciously to prevent retreats from turning into routs.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From the famous slow-motion runs on the sand, to diving into crashing waves, to simulating mid-ocean rescues, Baywatch took a toll on the cast that also included Alexandra Paul, Gregory Alan Williams, Yasmine Bleeth, and Wendie Malick.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Grant laid out the logistics for dozens of pilots in the coming weeks as missions switched from rescues to donation drops.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Escapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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