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
Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Fringilla escapes her captors, weaker but no less determined, and rescues Istredd from his cell.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The resulting vapor escapes upward through a narrow borehole just wide enough for gas and dust samples to be collected.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This partnership was designed to reach an urban audience that is culturally engaged in art, music and design, but still escapes to the park for a morning run.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in Europe, Savoie, France, is also seeing a bump in travel interest, drawing visitors to its alpine villages, ski towns and year-round mountain escapes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Jonah escapes and speeds off in a bright yellow Jeep with Tali hiding in the back.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Prison employees can only carry firearms while doing certain tasks, including transporting inmates, preventing escapes and guarding security posts, BOP policy states.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
If your perfect visit means patio dining, lakeside escapes, and neighborhood fairs, summer is hard to beat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Fringilla escapes her captors, weaker but no less determined, and rescues Istredd from his cell.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The resulting vapor escapes upward through a narrow borehole just wide enough for gas and dust samples to be collected.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This partnership was designed to reach an urban audience that is culturally engaged in art, music and design, but still escapes to the park for a morning run.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Back in Europe, Savoie, France, is also seeing a bump in travel interest, drawing visitors to its alpine villages, ski towns and year-round mountain escapes.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Jonah escapes and speeds off in a bright yellow Jeep with Tali hiding in the back.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Prison employees can only carry firearms while doing certain tasks, including transporting inmates, preventing escapes and guarding security posts, BOP policy states.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
If your perfect visit means patio dining, lakeside escapes, and neighborhood fairs, summer is hard to beat.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
While Sandals hotels are known for romantic escapes for couples, this time was about celebrating the bond between friends.
—Essence, 18 Oct. 2025
For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.
—AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapes
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the song fails to answer these questions and evades reference to anything else internet-y, focusing instead on litigating receipts and affairs.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During grooming, the dog is continuously monitored, with breaks, treats, and positive reinforcement used to keep the experience stress-free.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the end, Rosalía breaks free, transforming into a dove that takes flight.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The flag of the Wilton Rancheria now flies alongside Elk Grove’s city flag in what leaders said is a historic moment for both city and tribe.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Taurid meteor shower blooms when Earth flies through debris left behind by Comet 2P/Encke.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With the sight mounted in the middle of the receiver, there’s no way for the shooter to get bit by the optic, and the unlimited eye relief avoids the frustration of trying to align the eye with a scope.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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Komasa avoids the curse of many foreign directors making english language debuts and seems comfortable in this milieu.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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High school football in La Jolla this week was a tale of two routs — one on the positive side and the other not so much.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Let the home routs and the Albertsons Stadium invincibility continue.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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PetSmart stores partner with local animal shelters and rescues to host cats and dogs available for adoption, giving families the opportunity to find their perfect pets.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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RetrievAir, another startup, offers airport dog walkers and works with rescues to fly shelter dogs to new homes — no charge, no crate, no middle seat.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Escapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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