1
as in disappeared
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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2
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
a toddler who fled when the ladybug he had been quietly watching suddenly began flying around the room
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Recent Examples of fled
The gunman fled in a dark-colored car, investigators said.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Hialeah police spokesperson Eddie Rodriguez said Wimbley was crossing Okeechobee Road northbound on a bicycle after leaving neighboring Miami Springs when he was struck by a black vehicle that fled the scene.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Boelter then fled the scene and was on the run for two days before being apprehended near his home in Green Isle following a massive manhunt.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
More than half the crowd had justifiably fled to beat the Bay Bridge traffic when Eldridge’s hit carried out of the park.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The trial’s first witness was a video expert analyzing security video in which Anthony and Metcalf scuffled before Anthony fled toward the stadium exit.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Arias initially stopped, but then fled, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Acosta-Hernandez fled the vehicle on foot and officers established a perimeter.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
During the on-scene investigation, troopers learned that the alleged driver that fled the scene was Matthew Perez, 21, of West Haven.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Seamus Bozeman
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Hialeah police spokesperson Eddie Rodriguez said Wimbley was crossing Okeechobee Road northbound on a bicycle after leaving neighboring Miami Springs when he was struck by a black vehicle that fled the scene.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Boelter then fled the scene and was on the run for two days before being apprehended near his home in Green Isle following a massive manhunt.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
More than half the crowd had justifiably fled to beat the Bay Bridge traffic when Eldridge’s hit carried out of the park.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
The trial’s first witness was a video expert analyzing security video in which Anthony and Metcalf scuffled before Anthony fled toward the stadium exit.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Arias initially stopped, but then fled, police said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Acosta-Hernandez fled the vehicle on foot and officers established a perimeter.
—Graeme Taskerud, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
During the on-scene investigation, troopers learned that the alleged driver that fled the scene was Matthew Perez, 21, of West Haven.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fled
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Here was a man who answered the bell for nearly six years knowing that the audience had virtually disappeared because of a dispute with Comcast.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Around the time Leyden disappeared, officials said Marcelin was seen on surveillance video buying a saw and cleaning supplies at a Home Depot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Better still, leave workers’ rates alone and expand the base to all forms of compensation and to investment income — the income that has escaped the program for nine decades.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Liverpool’s exposed back four retreated, and Chemsdine Talbi’s long-range effort deflected in off Van Dijk.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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While his story has been portrayed several times, Allan has retreated from the spotlight after testifying in Candy's trial.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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Dive and swiftwater rescue teams are in the water in Libertyville looking for someone who may have vanished in the Des Plaines River.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, to the joy of investors, untold thousands of jobs have vanished.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The company reported a loss of 51,000 residential video customers in the first quarter, which counts as a massive upgrade from the 167,000 subs that bolted in the year-ago period.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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After contentious negotiations on a contract extension failed, Howard bolted for the Heat in 1996 as a free agent, only to have his $101 million contract with Miami voided by NBA Commissioner David Stern.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The steady stream of celebrity appearances largely faded after Hollywood Casino was sold to the now-PENN Entertainment in 2003, as did the excitement around the casino.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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As those temporary surpluses faded, homelessness spending fell sharply.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The mega watch party is free of charge and runs June 13 through July 5, with capacity for 30,000 daily attendees.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In the second quarter just now, the Madison Square Garden video board ran a video segment thanking the NYPD, when earlier today, the two organizations appeared to be at odds over the watch party outside the arena, which is not happening tonight.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Fled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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