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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
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Come prepared for the weather, plan your indoor escapes and get ready for an unforgettable World Cup experience!
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Finally, Philomac snaps under the pressure, and escapes from his father taking Kid and Max with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Whether retiring adults are eyeing sunny Florida, quaint Midwest towns, or charming East Coast escapes, there are plenty of destinations across the United States that offer a mix of affordable living and top-notch quality of life.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
When cooked straight from frozen, that fractured surface dries quickly as moisture turns to steam and escapes before the interior fully softens.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
In Austin, February is practically a monthlong ode to friendship, from brunches where the mimosas are mandatory to rooftop escapes, DIY adventures and dessert experiments that make staying in feel just as celebratory.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
From mountain towns to beach escapes, the state has no shortage of standout destinations—but one place continues to quietly steal the spotlight.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The real world is chaotic, and no system escapes that reality.
—Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
The selections span the globe, from nature-forward escapes and under-the-radar cities to classic destinations being reimagined in new ways.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The film tells the stories of a dozen refugees who, like Pham, survived perilous escapes and went on to build successful lives in the United States.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
Property taxes have risen by an average of forty per cent since 2020, when fugitives made their hopeful escapes from New York and New England, worsening the cycle of rising land values, rising taxes, and bigger bills for longtime locals.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
But, when a zombie escapes a nearby military base, Dave, Miss Caroline, and a popular children's television host (Josh Gad) must band together to protect the young and fight off the walking dead.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Come prepared for the weather, plan your indoor escapes and get ready for an unforgettable World Cup experience!
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Finally, Philomac snaps under the pressure, and escapes from his father taking Kid and Max with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Whether retiring adults are eyeing sunny Florida, quaint Midwest towns, or charming East Coast escapes, there are plenty of destinations across the United States that offer a mix of affordable living and top-notch quality of life.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
When cooked straight from frozen, that fractured surface dries quickly as moisture turns to steam and escapes before the interior fully softens.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
In Austin, February is practically a monthlong ode to friendship, from brunches where the mimosas are mandatory to rooftop escapes, DIY adventures and dessert experiments that make staying in feel just as celebratory.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
From mountain towns to beach escapes, the state has no shortage of standout destinations—but one place continues to quietly steal the spotlight.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The real world is chaotic, and no system escapes that reality.
—Grace Brown, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
More folk are looking for escapes that take them to the most remote corners of earth—many of which these larger animals like humpback whales, sperm whales, and giant manta rays call home.
—Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
And that figure is only poised to rise, as more and more travelers choose restorative escapes over traditional sightseeing, prioritizing the chance to feel refreshed as much as the destination itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
The selections span the globe, from nature-forward escapes and under-the-radar cities to classic destinations being reimagined in new ways.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The film tells the stories of a dozen refugees who, like Pham, survived perilous escapes and went on to build successful lives in the United States.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
Property taxes have risen by an average of forty per cent since 2020, when fugitives made their hopeful escapes from New York and New England, worsening the cycle of rising land values, rising taxes, and bigger bills for longtime locals.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Interest in rural escapes has boomed for Gen Z travelers over the past two years, with a 300% spike year-over-year in guest reviews mentioning farms on Vrbo.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escapes
Verb
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Becca flees her home to escape her evil stepmother but receives support and friendship from several individuals before Evie mysteriously disappears in 1934.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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Think mid-game dance breaks, a twist on the fastball (yes, the baseballs are on fire), even the umpire cutting a rug behind home plate.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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But longer breaks can be important, too.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Delta Air Lines currently flies to Memphis, while Allegiant Air serves Knoxville.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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More large-scale battles are teased — including what appears to be the iconic Battle of the Gullet, where Rhaenyra’s son Jace flies his dragon against House Velaryon’s navy.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The route map, for instance, avoids the shuttered Alliance Bank Center.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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That avoids lease financing costs while still taking advantage of the remaining federal tax credit, assuming companies pass the savings onto the customer.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bill would also require military aircraft to use ADS-B to transmit their location in most situations, including during training flights, which the Department of Defense currently opposes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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American Airlines and Alaska Airlines also reported diverted or canceled flights over the weekend.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 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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Burke helped lead Fire Country as Vince Leone, the tough-as-nails battalion chief running Station 42 and calling the shots as his team battled wildfires and pulled off daring rescues.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Schmidt said while he hasn’t been formally trained, he’s made a point to be knowledgeable about ski rescues.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Escapes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escapes. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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