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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
Together, these mechanisms prevent the battery’s active materials from degrading or from escaping across the membrane, thereby ensuring long-term stability.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors have charged the 26-year-old Talley with murder, attempted murder and escaping from police, among other charges.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Losing Xavi and Solanke for an extended period of time will significantly damage their chances of escaping the relegation zone.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Trump was targeted twice during the 2024 campaign, narrowly escaping death when he was shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Wrobleski struck out Hoerner and got Bregman to ground out, escaping unharmed.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
There were also groups of girlfriends escaping New York for the summer and young couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Derby Day in 1923, four masked bandits raided the hotel poker room, escaping into the crowds with what would now amount to a small fortune.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boy then raised his head and hit the floor, before briefly escaping, but Rodriguez then got on his back and held his arms behind him.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors have charged the 26-year-old Talley with murder, attempted murder and escaping from police, among other charges.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Losing Xavi and Solanke for an extended period of time will significantly damage their chances of escaping the relegation zone.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Trump was targeted twice during the 2024 campaign, narrowly escaping death when he was shot at during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2026
Wrobleski struck out Hoerner and got Bregman to ground out, escaping unharmed.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
There were also groups of girlfriends escaping New York for the summer and young couples.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
On Derby Day in 1923, four masked bandits raided the hotel poker room, escaping into the crowds with what would now amount to a small fortune.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The boy then raised his head and hit the floor, before briefly escaping, but Rodriguez then got on his back and held his arms behind him.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaping
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His parents had returned to Poland after fleeing east to the Soviet Union during the Nazi invasion.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Uganda has a reputation for welcoming foreigners, hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing violent conflict in neighboring countries such as Congo, Burundi and South Sudan.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oil revenue is the linchpin of Russia’s economy, allowing Putin to pour money into the armed forces without worsening inflation for everyday people and avoiding a currency collapse.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Perez said long-term solutions include avoiding terrible real estate deals like the city’s purchase nearly a decade ago of a downtown office building on Ash Street that was filled with asbestos.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The drone can be seen intercepting a low-flying Ka-52, maneuvering towards its port weapon pylon before the footage dramatically cuts.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Delta's policies, there are no restrictions for flying while pregnant on the airline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Jones faces charges for property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, the release stated.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Poole was arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Unit on May 31, 2024, after spending months evading law enforcement.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Escaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaping. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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