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

Google doesn’t assign CVE designations for V8 sandbox escapes. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

One player may receive a yellow card for two offences, while another escapes after committing many more. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Other quick escapes within two hours of Sacramento can be made to Murphys, San Francisco, Half Moon Bay or Napa. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

This week's quiz spotlights swimsuit snaps and Hollywood escapes. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

On the run from a crime boss, Indy escapes with nightclub singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his resourceful young sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan). — Frank Deruggiero, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

The novel focuses on the antics and escapes of Sebastian Dangerfield, who pursues fun times, ignoring his studies and his family. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026

But as Marty Supreme proved last year, debuting after the rest of the competition can also feel a bit like being the lone straggler in a bike race who escapes the cascading crash that takes out everyone else. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Jordan, who escapes relatively unscathed, is at once cowed and traumatized yet committed to vengeance. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Noun

Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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