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
According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Semrade fled the station immediately after the attack, leaving Ozsoy critically injured on the platform.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After shooting Ligdis in the head, Kendall fled the area, leaving his son behind with his dying mother.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Carine Mbizi and her son, Joel Andre, and daughter Estafania Andre fled violence in Congo to resettle in Maine.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2026
The suspect fled, and after a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested him.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Over 1 million people in Lebanon have fled their homes during the war.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The job requires some versatility, one deputy working on the team said, citing times people have fled or had drugs in the car.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Among the suspects was Juan Colmenero, 20, of Emeryville, who investigators said fled to Puerto Rico following the deadly shooting.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Turentine and Edwards eventually fled the state, first to Arkansas.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
After shooting Ligdis in the head, Kendall fled the area, leaving his son behind with his dying mother.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Carine Mbizi and her son, Joel Andre, and daughter Estafania Andre fled violence in Congo to resettle in Maine.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 7 May 2026
The suspect fled, and after a brief foot pursuit, officers arrested him.
—Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 7 May 2026
Over 1 million people in Lebanon have fled their homes during the war.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The job requires some versatility, one deputy working on the team said, citing times people have fled or had drugs in the car.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Among the suspects was Juan Colmenero, 20, of Emeryville, who investigators said fled to Puerto Rico following the deadly shooting.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Turentine and Edwards eventually fled the state, first to Arkansas.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fled
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In a separate attack, his brother was killed in front of him; two of his siblings have disappeared and are still missing.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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But as production costs rose and financing grew more risk-averse, those ambitious historical spectacles gradually disappeared from the big screen, replaced by smaller auteur dramas, comedies and internationally portable genre films.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Last night, the Knicks barely escaped over the 76ers, and the Spurs blew out the Timberwolves.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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In another case, a female monkey escaped her cage due to a welding failure, according to the inspection report.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Frank Sinatra entertained at his Twin Palms estate; Marilyn Monroe retreated here between films, and Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in an A-frame hideaway steps from downtown.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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After 20 minutes or so, the protesters retreated.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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For more than 40 days, the former Venezuelan police officers said, two of their colleagues simply vanished inside El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Around 13 years after Madeleine vanished without a trace, German prosecutors named Christian Brueckner as a suspect in her disappearance.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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When the final notes faded, the audience erupted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Though how Kiffin bolted Ole Miss for LSU, walking out when his team was on the verge of competing for a national championship, seemed to epitomize the larger tensions.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Surveillance video shows the pair tried to steal the ATM, which is bolted to the floor inside, before giving up.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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What wasn’t in the plan was that Durkin, who’s also a baseball player for the Eagles, would suffer a minor groin injury running the bases during Monday’s 7-6 win over Homewood-Flossmoor.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Kelly, a four-year starter for South Lake, showed his ability to run the football and gained over 60 yards in the first game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Fled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fled. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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