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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
In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Wilson has been charged with fleeing to elude arrest, unsafe passing into oncoming traffic, breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking and entering, felony conspiracy, and felony possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV narcotics, records show.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Prohibit fleeing or attempting to evade law enforcement.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Players are allowed to enter the transfer portal for 15 days following a coaching change, so job one for Boynton will be to keep them from fleeing.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Officers encountered two adults allegedly fleeing from the store with a child and going into a vehicle, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating the shooting, said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson and shooting him in the back outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel, then fleeing to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he was arrested while eating a McDonald's breakfast.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Wilson has been charged with fleeing to elude arrest, unsafe passing into oncoming traffic, breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking and entering, felony conspiracy, and felony possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV narcotics, records show.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Prohibit fleeing or attempting to evade law enforcement.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Players are allowed to enter the transfer portal for 15 days following a coaching change, so job one for Boynton will be to keep them from fleeing.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Officers encountered two adults allegedly fleeing from the store with a child and going into a vehicle, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, which is investigating the shooting, said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson and shooting him in the back outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel, then fleeing to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he was arrested while eating a McDonald's breakfast.
—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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To keep your top candidates from disappearing, the hiring team should regularly discuss ways to improve the overall interview experience.
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Now even that pretense is disappearing.
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Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.
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The current population is a result of the toads escaping or being released by importers during the 1950s and ‘60s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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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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Their self-cleaning nature means blooms drop naturally after fading, eliminating tedious deadheading.
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Halsey and her fans’ outrage over an old album review is showing no signs of fading.
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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