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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
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS TICKING CLOCK — American stuck in Middle East escapes in race to reach critically ill husband.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Lang escapes to street level and is pursued by Sam.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
What escapes sight escapes discipline and, potentially, erasure.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the air escapes as a slow leak – in other cases there is a blowout.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Though Milan remained the center of his empire, Armani was known to split his time between seaside retreats, countryside estates, alpine hideaways, and warm-weather escapes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Winter adds even more choice with Oasis of the Seas, Independence, Mariner and Rhapsody covering everything from short escapes to deeper Southern Caribbean itineraries.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With excellent eats, a vibrant arts scene, and natural escapes in the heart of the city, Reno is just as unique as the terrain that surrounds it.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Young couples on long-weekend escapes and honeymooners make up a decent share of the guest list too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
If the sound of far-flung escapes and close encounters with a humpback whale floats your boat, read on for some of the world’s most unique marine getaways, from French Polynesia to Panama and Mozambique.
—Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In one of the most extraordinary escapes in tennis history, Carlos Alcaraz overcame sickness and major physical difficulties to defeat Alexander Zverev in five sets and reach his first Australian Open final.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Jori Heard escapes an at-bat against Reese Atwood but can't get away from Katie Stewart.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS TICKING CLOCK — American stuck in Middle East escapes in race to reach critically ill husband.
—FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Lang escapes to street level and is pursued by Sam.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
What escapes sight escapes discipline and, potentially, erasure.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Sometimes the air escapes as a slow leak – in other cases there is a blowout.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Though Milan remained the center of his empire, Armani was known to split his time between seaside retreats, countryside estates, alpine hideaways, and warm-weather escapes.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Winter adds even more choice with Oasis of the Seas, Independence, Mariner and Rhapsody covering everything from short escapes to deeper Southern Caribbean itineraries.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
With excellent eats, a vibrant arts scene, and natural escapes in the heart of the city, Reno is just as unique as the terrain that surrounds it.
—Ted Alvarez, Outside, 4 Mar. 2026
Young couples on long-weekend escapes and honeymooners make up a decent share of the guest list too.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
If the sound of far-flung escapes and close encounters with a humpback whale floats your boat, read on for some of the world’s most unique marine getaways, from French Polynesia to Panama and Mozambique.
—Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In one of the most extraordinary escapes in tennis history, Carlos Alcaraz overcame sickness and major physical difficulties to defeat Alexander Zverev in five sets and reach his first Australian Open final.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapes
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The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seemingly a united front, Michaela agrees to stay in London upon Francesca’s request, but secretly flees in the finale.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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About a two-hour drive south of Luanda, the Praia dos Surfistas (Surfers' Beach) is set on a broad bay with beginner-friendly breaks and a smattering of easygoing beachfront resorts.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Including the specialized equipment that will fill the data center, Nebius will receive 98% real property tax breaks and 90% breaks on personal property.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Few & Far Luvhondo operates on solar power and is 100% zero waste, in part thanks to an army of black soldier flies that turn food scraps into fertilizer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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But researchers found in 2022 that brine flies, which form the base of the lake’s food web, and brine shrimp, a multimillion, global fish food business in Utah, had begun to disappear.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If an unexpected cost appears, slow down to compare options, then choose the path that keeps quality high and avoids future repairs.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, The Secret Agent avoids facile nihilism.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most have direct, short-ish flights from the East Coast, making an 11th-hour spring break trip that much easier to pull off.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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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Flash flooding in Wagoner County prompted multiple water rescues, according to county officials.—
Richard Mize,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Roads were closed in Hamilton and Butler counties in Southwest Ohio and Butler County crews carried out several high-water rescues.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Escapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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