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as in disappearing
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in retreating
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 fleeing
Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Security analysts say the organization expanded alongside the historic exodus of Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse and political repression.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morrow said police told him that children were seen nearby before fleeing the area during the June 15 incident.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
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Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
There was an active arrest warrant for the man for fleeing and eluding, Tony said, and DNA samples had tied him to multiple other crimes.
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Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Police are looking for two additional suspects, both men spotted fleeing the scene of Purvis’ shooting wearing masks and hoodies.
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Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The attorney general's office also alleges that Foster-Smith manipulated the crime scene in an attempt to conceal the killing before fleeing the location.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Security analysts say the organization expanded alongside the historic exodus of Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse and political repression.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Morrow said police told him that children were seen nearby before fleeing the area during the June 15 incident.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Dasilva said Donizete had been working in the US state of Georgia after fleeing Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis.
—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
There was an active arrest warrant for the man for fleeing and eluding, Tony said, and DNA samples had tied him to multiple other crimes.
—
Angie Dimichele,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Police are looking for two additional suspects, both men spotted fleeing the scene of Purvis’ shooting wearing masks and hoodies.
—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
The attorney general's office also alleges that Foster-Smith manipulated the crime scene in an attempt to conceal the killing before fleeing the location.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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None of this means Chinese firms are disappearing from Africa.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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The combination remained effective because escaping both antibodies required multiple simultaneous mutations rather than a single genetic change.
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Workers were able to prevent more than 1,000 other monkeys at the facility from escaping.
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Rather than retreating into defensive shape after losing possession, teams are immediately attempting to recover the ball high up the pitch.
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Officials said the dog's owner attempted to use bear spray while retreating from the area but was unsuccessful.
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After vanishing, they have not been heard from since.
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Amazingly, Danhausen remained a Top-13 t-shirt seller even after vanishing from AEW TV for multiple years.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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Legacy giants are bolting AI features onto old platforms to justify seat prices.
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Ujiri engineered the trade in 2018 that brought Leonard to the Raptors without the player agreeing to an extension, and the result was a championship followed by Leonard bolting to the Clippers.
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More than a week after the disaster, search-and-rescue operations remain active, though hopes of finding additional survivors are rapidly fading.
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Thousands remain missing more than a week after the twin earthquakes struck Venezuela and hope for finding survivors is fading into and effort to recover remains.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Even though the show has been running for decades, the creative team said each cast brings a new energy and tone.
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“Fleeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleeing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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