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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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
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Lo escapes by jumping off the boat and swimming to shore.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Eventually, Chalamet escapes his glass box, removes his ping-pong ball head, reveals a fresh buzz cut (possibly, probably, maybe for Dune 3), and hoofs it over to a nearby warehouse.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Jones escapes Fernandez to receive a pass from Gravenberch, while the positioning of Wirtz and Szoboszlai keeps Cucurella and Caicedo from coming forward.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
When virtual particle pairs pop into existence at the edge of black holes, sometimes the black hole’s gravity grabs one partner while the other escapes.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In autumn and winter, the city offers a different kind of charm, with food routes, local markets, and peaceful escapes to the Albufera.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to stay on the North Fork Its largest town, Greenport, offers a low-key alternative to flashier Long Island escapes like the Hamptons.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Jesan escapes from defeat by kidnapping Ji-yeon and requesting Heon meet him alone.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
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
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
Verb
Meanwhile, Lo escapes the storage room and tries to find her way off the yacht undetected.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Lo escapes by jumping off the boat and swimming to shore.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Eventually, Chalamet escapes his glass box, removes his ping-pong ball head, reveals a fresh buzz cut (possibly, probably, maybe for Dune 3), and hoofs it over to a nearby warehouse.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Jones escapes Fernandez to receive a pass from Gravenberch, while the positioning of Wirtz and Szoboszlai keeps Cucurella and Caicedo from coming forward.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
When virtual particle pairs pop into existence at the edge of black holes, sometimes the black hole’s gravity grabs one partner while the other escapes.
—Dipangkar Dutta, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
In autumn and winter, the city offers a different kind of charm, with food routes, local markets, and peaceful escapes to the Albufera.
—Visit València, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Where to stay on the North Fork Its largest town, Greenport, offers a low-key alternative to flashier Long Island escapes like the Hamptons.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Jesan escapes from defeat by kidnapping Ji-yeon and requesting Heon meet him alone.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapes
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Around the midpoint of the first novel, after losing in a fight to one of Dalton’s good guys, Tommy flees town, remaining a shadowy half-presence for the rest of the book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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As natural disasters erupt, Virginia flees Detroit with her son Joshua, guided by visions that suggest her child is central to an ancient prophecy.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 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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But the outer layer of Mimas, Saturn's smallest major moon, has few obvious breaks.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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From sunny beaches and cultural city breaks to mountain towns framed by fall foliage, autumn offers plenty of affordable options for a spontaneous getaway.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The film, which is a sequel to the classic 1990 Christmas movie, follows the young and spirited Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), who mistakenly gets on a plane headed for New York City while the rest of the family flies to Florida.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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That said, both Painter and Brown said the airport video likely flies in the face of appropriations law.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The device's roller mop avoids obstacles with 3D sensors, and the OMNI station even hot-air dries the mops.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Martha Stewart avoids cooking while on vacation, preferring to experience local cuisines.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Earlier this year, China and India agreed to resume direct flights, which had been suspended since the COVID pandemic.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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At Windsor International Airport, the terminal was nearly empty because there were no flights immediately arriving or departing, airport President Mark Galvin said.—
Martin Goillandeau,
CNN Money,
15 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
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Most of those rescues happened on the east side of Vallecito Creek, where a levee break caused rapid flooding.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Workers have complained of chemical burns from the waste material generated by the tunneling process, and firefighters must decontaminate their equipment after conducting rescues from the project sites.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Escapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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