Synonyms of escapes

escapes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of escape

1

as in flees

to get free from a dangerous or confining situation

everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flees
• flies
• leaves
• avoids
• absconds
• moves
• exits
• evades
• loses
• runs away
• breaks free
• runs off
• gets out
• goes
• departs
• breaks out (of)
• clears out
• eludes
• lams
• shuns
• rescues
• quits
• liberates
• elopes
• extricates
• walks out
• frees
• pulls out
• releases
• emancipates
• springs
• looses
• takes off
• loosens
• shoves (off)
• disentangles
• redeems
• sallies (forth)
• decamps
• unbinds
• unchains
• brings off
• manumits
• unfetters
• uncages
• enfranchises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• remains
• stays
• dwells
• lingers
• abides
• returns
• hangs around
• sticks around
• tarries
• comes back

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evades
• avoids
• eludes
• shuns
• prevents
• eschews
• dodges
• deflects
• shakes
• eliminates
• shuffles (out of)
• shirks
• scapes
• steers clear of
• ducks
• fights shy of
• finesses
• circumvents
• stays clear of
• precludes
• weasels (out of)
• misses
• thwarts
• excludes
• keeps clear of
• gets around
• averts
• obviates
• diverts
• parries
• outwits
• excepts
• bypasses
• rules out
• wards (off)
• debars
• bans
• foils
• outsmarts
• overreaches
• frustrates
• outfoxes
• bars
• skirts
• foxes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seeks
• accepts
• pursues
• embraces
• welcomes
• catches
• incurs
• courts
• contracts

escapes

2 of 2

noun

plural of escape

as in breaks

the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement

a daring prison escape

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breaks
• flights
• routs
• rescues
• slips
• getaways
• liberations
• lams
• breakouts
• bunks
• releases
• redemptions
• salvations
• close calls
• jailbreaks
• deliverances
• close shaves
• near misses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confinements
• imprisonments
• captivities
• incarcerations
• holds
• holdings
• internments
• custodies
• risks
• detentions
• troubles
• hazards
• immurements
• perils
• jeopardies
• retentions
• imperilments
• endangerments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of escapes

Verb

The results highlight just how broad America's autumn appeal has become, stretching from classic New England escapes to Rocky Mountain landscapes and Pacific Northwest river gorges. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Odysseus escapes the attack aboard his lone remaining ship, sailing on to the island of the sorceress Circe. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Same for San Diego and Aspen—beachside escapes and mountain lodges are among our favorites this year, so pack your hiking boots and flip-flops. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

When his former sister-in-law Rachel Mills (Britt Lower) visits him in prison with new evidence that Matthew might still be alive, David escapes and sets out on a mission to rescue him. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Ginsburg recommends inspecting the plant under bright light so nothing escapes your notice. — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Every season offers a different experience, from cool summer escapes and golden fall aspens to snowy winter scenery and colorful spring wildflowers. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single. — Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Mentor is killed, but Telemachus narrowly escapes with his life thanks to Odysseus, who lays waste to the suitors in beggar garb. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026

Noun

This month’s lineup spans everything from high-stakes thrillers to romantic escapes that linger long after the final page. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Patrick Obert, who co-founded Stirred Travel in 2016, seeks out extraordinary European locations for the company’s unique culinary escapes, matching acclaimed chefs with exceptional regional food, in a relaxed house-party atmosphere. — Xandie Nutting, TheWeek, 28 July 2026

Experts say younger travelers are choosing unique experiences, affordable escapes, and places with fewer crowds. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

For traffickers and offenders who rely on quick escapes along our state’s busy roadways, LPRs strip away their advantage. — Charles "chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

This season’s new fiction and nonfiction illuminate our manic world while offering riveting escapes. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

For experienced trekkers looking for quick escapes (expert) These backpacking sites offer backcountry adventures for those with the time and the right gear. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem. — Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026