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
Police said the group stole an ATM and fled in a dark SUV.
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Police said the driver fled the scene after the collision.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The gunmen fled the scene after the fatal shooting, and no one was in custody.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The burglars took several items and fled in a gray Hyundai, Miller said.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Greene, 21, broke his leg when the moped crashed as the duo fled the scene.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Iran is set to begin its campaign against New Zealand on June 15 near Los Angeles, a region that's home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including many who fled the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Miller said the suspect then pulled a knife on Andy, attempted to approach the home again, and ultimately drove off in pursuit of the daughter, who had already fled the scene.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers followed the car to 18th Avenue near Oak Street, where the car finally stopped and a passenger got out and fled on foot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Police said the driver fled the scene after the collision.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The gunmen fled the scene after the fatal shooting, and no one was in custody.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The burglars took several items and fled in a gray Hyundai, Miller said.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Greene, 21, broke his leg when the moped crashed as the duo fled the scene.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Iran is set to begin its campaign against New Zealand on June 15 near Los Angeles, a region that's home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including many who fled the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Miller said the suspect then pulled a knife on Andy, attempted to approach the home again, and ultimately drove off in pursuit of the daughter, who had already fled the scene.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Officers followed the car to 18th Avenue near Oak Street, where the car finally stopped and a passenger got out and fled on foot.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fled
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His creative North Star had disappeared, hence the album title of Location Lost.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Michelle Rust disappeared from Baltimore County on July 20, 2002.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Animal rights activists questioned whether the wolf could survive outside the zoo and also worried it might be killed during capture, something that happened to a puma that escaped from the same zoo in 2018.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another novel aspect is that Yarris escaped from custody in 1985, only to be quickly recaptured in Florida and sent back to death row in Pennsylvania.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The result of days of negotiations Thursday’s proceedings came to a standstill as lawmakers retreated behind closed doors and Johnson reached for an agreement to resolve the standoff.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Baker retreated up another flight up stairs and called out to Rivera, who was on the floor below his perch.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Brazilian Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, 38, vanished during the swim portion of Ironman Texas, held in Lake Woodlands just outside of Houston on Saturday.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, who vanished sometime between the night of January 31 and the early hours of February 1, continues, but there has not been any big development at any point in the investigation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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The shine on the Dodgers’ most historic rivalry has faded, right along with the Giants.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Months later, Vandersloot said any hurt feelings caused by Reese’s comments have faded into the background.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The foundations were welded and bolted to the strengthened deck, and the rotors themselves, fabricated with inner steel cores and composite shells, were then lifted by crane.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some hatchlings bolted straight for the surf, while a few needed a gentle nudge from the marine team.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cheek initially runs towards the pass but gambles on the ball bouncing over the defender and runs behind him.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Videos from in front of the school show the streets splattered with blood, gunshots sounding in the distance, and a flurry of men — young and old — frantically running around and calling for help.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Fled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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