1
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
Investigators said Kamara then exchanged gunfire with the second officer on scene before fleeing farther down the trail.
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Maggie Trovato, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2026
The poetic horror drama follows a young mother fleeing a toxic relationship and reconnecting with her grandmother, who carries wounds of her own.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
Federal prosecutors allege Gresham opened fire on a MARTA train at the Midtown Station on June 5, wounding a teenager before fleeing the scene.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
According to court records, Balidemaj was caught on a surveillance camera fleeing the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The economic boom brought in by human capital from Russians and Ukrainians fleeing to the country over the Russian invasion of Ukraine helped offset concerns about his divisive foreign policy.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Many of these Catholic newcomers, fleeing famine and persecution, were disparaged as poor, illiterate and superstitious.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS GOLDEN STATE EXODUS — Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows.
—FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Maggie Trovato, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2026
The poetic horror drama follows a young mother fleeing a toxic relationship and reconnecting with her grandmother, who carries wounds of her own.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 June 2026
Federal prosecutors allege Gresham opened fire on a MARTA train at the Midtown Station on June 5, wounding a teenager before fleeing the scene.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 9 June 2026
According to court records, Balidemaj was caught on a surveillance camera fleeing the scene.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2026
The economic boom brought in by human capital from Russians and Ukrainians fleeing to the country over the Russian invasion of Ukraine helped offset concerns about his divisive foreign policy.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
Many of these Catholic newcomers, fleeing famine and persecution, were disparaged as poor, illiterate and superstitious.
—Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Foot-traffic data show shoppers fleeing apparel, electronics and home-furnishing chains for warehouse clubs, supermarkets and dollar stores, while toys and beauty products remain rare splurges in an increasingly needs-first marketplace.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS GOLDEN STATE EXODUS — Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows.
—FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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Given the heightened security, soccer fans will likely feel safe, but locals caught up in the violence are still disappearing.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The survivors are a part of a population that’s disappearing with each passing year.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Still others were escaping the horrors of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Josh Rojas tried to sacrifice him over to third, but his bunt went straight back to Orze, who threw to second base too late to catch the retreating Tolbert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Similarly, retreating glaciers that form the Greenland Ice Sheet carve new valleys and reshape the physical geography, which will likely bring new challenges for the land mammals.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Reeves noted Connecticut will become just the second state to commit state dollars this year to replace vanishing federal SNAP support.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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Decades after Julian’s vanishing there, the band and various hangers-on recall eerie incidents both in and out of the house—rooms full of occult literature; pub full of haunting photographs—as well as the glimmering stranger circling the Orpheus-esque Julian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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According to the researchers, bumblebee behavior is not limited to flying around and diving belly deep into pollen.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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So, a bit of shade can prevent bolting and keep the soil cooler, extending their harvest and yielding tender, flavorful roots.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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You guys will normally read like 300-500 words before bolting.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The lefty was fading in his fourth inning.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The era of checklist sightseeing is fading.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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At the same time, domestic refiners are running their plants harder than usual to meet fuel demand and competing for barrels, sending the premiums for US crude delivered in Asia higher relative to available Middle Eastern supplies, according to traders.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Loose silhouettes are key when running around town; relaxed athletic shorts and an equally slouchy button-up work perfectly.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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“Fleeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleeing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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