1
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
Katelyn and Kane bought the home shortly after getting married, escaping the spotlight (their former house in Franklin was right on the road) as Kane topped the charts.
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Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Especially 11, 12 years ago, there was a lot of talk about music venues escaping downtown because of increasing rents and property tax and just property values overall.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Sitting about 250 miles east of Tubman's later-life home in New York state, the Rokeby Museum in North Ferrisburgh tells the story of the Robinson family's effort to help people escaping slavery.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
When Germany opened its doors to refugees escaping war in the Middle East, more people arrived from Syria than any other country – finding homes, getting jobs, starting families.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
After escaping the facility, Harbour’s Jim Hopper ends up adopting her.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Narrowly escaping the fireworks didn't faze David, however, as he was seen standing near a firework once again in Victoria's second clip.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
They were forced to—escaping with just the clothes on their backs and the courage to rebuild their lives in a foreign land.
—Grace Meng, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the themes that goes throughout these novels is this idea of escaping the castle, escaping the kingdom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Especially 11, 12 years ago, there was a lot of talk about music venues escaping downtown because of increasing rents and property tax and just property values overall.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Sitting about 250 miles east of Tubman's later-life home in New York state, the Rokeby Museum in North Ferrisburgh tells the story of the Robinson family's effort to help people escaping slavery.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
When Germany opened its doors to refugees escaping war in the Middle East, more people arrived from Syria than any other country – finding homes, getting jobs, starting families.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
After escaping the facility, Harbour’s Jim Hopper ends up adopting her.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Narrowly escaping the fireworks didn't faze David, however, as he was seen standing near a firework once again in Victoria's second clip.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
They were forced to—escaping with just the clothes on their backs and the courage to rebuild their lives in a foreign land.
—Grace Meng, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
One of the themes that goes throughout these novels is this idea of escaping the castle, escaping the kingdom.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaping
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The Little Rock man who, police say, crashed while fleeing from an Arkansas State Police trooper last week now faces first-degree murder counts in the death of two teenage passengers, authorities said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Born in Tehran, Atash migrated to the United States alone at the age of 19, fleeing war, trauma, and abuse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Maximize calcium absorption by pairing it with vitamin D, healthy fats, and proper timing, while avoiding absorption blockers such as high-oxalate foods and excessive caffeine.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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The evangelical missionary has been working with Crisis Response International, flying in resources to Jamaica at his own expense, said Sean Malone, CRI founder.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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Three years later, 4,300 miles from home, Neal was flying the second-largest plane in the world.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kurchenko was also close to Viktor Yanukovych, the Kremlin-leaning Ukrainian president at the time, and was later accused by the succeeding Ukrainian government of systematically evading millions in taxes with the collusion of officials in Yanukovych’s administration.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was arrested on suspicion of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Escaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaping. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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