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as in fleeing
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 avoiding
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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Recent Examples of escaping
The leak caught on camera Researchers discovered a visible plume of radioactive material escaping from a ventilation pipe near the reactor compartment, corroborated by elevated radionuclide levels in water samples and plutonium isotope ratios.
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Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Betrayal also makes escaping abusive relationships, including physically violent ones, difficult.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Together, the salts and your sweat form a gel-like substance that blocks your skin’s pores and keeps further sweat from escaping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
There, Jones and Tyson held her arms and legs down to prevent her from escaping, according to the report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The vibe of the set was all about escaping the problems of everyday life.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Survivors often delay escaping an abusive situation out of concern for their pets.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
There has been no escaping that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the end, escaping pilot purgatory is less about technology and more about discipline.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Betrayal also makes escaping abusive relationships, including physically violent ones, difficult.
—Anne P. Deprince, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Together, the salts and your sweat form a gel-like substance that blocks your skin’s pores and keeps further sweat from escaping.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
There, Jones and Tyson held her arms and legs down to prevent her from escaping, according to the report.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The vibe of the set was all about escaping the problems of everyday life.
—Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Survivors often delay escaping an abusive situation out of concern for their pets.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
There has been no escaping that.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the end, escaping pilot purgatory is less about technology and more about discipline.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaping
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Co-written, directed and produced by Jamila, Season 1 is set in late-1980s Canada, centring on two siblings struggling to adapt to a new life after fleeing Lebanon.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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If convicted, Talley faces up to 7 years in prison on the fleeing charge, up to 4 years in prison on the property damage charge, and up to 6 months in jail on the stunt driving charge.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Officials recommend planning transportation if drinking, avoiding open containers in vehicles and being aware of behavior in public spaces, according to TxDOT and Texas DPS.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Regular theme-parkgoers may find themselves in ruts, making favorites their top priority while avoiding others out of habit.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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The photos show an F-22A flying with angular, low-observable external tanks and two faceted pods mounted under the wings, one of which appears to include a transparent forward aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Rumors started flying after the two were spotted holding hands at the premiere of the show in New York City.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Mar. 2026
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He is charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle — a third-degree felony — along with multiple traffic offenses.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Arnel Belizaire, a member of Haiti's parliament, was arrested on charges including financing terrorism and conspiracy against state security after evading national police for two months, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Escaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaping. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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