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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
Yamaha joins a wave of major corporations fleeing California, including Tesla, In-N-Out and Chevron, citing costly regulations and unfavorable business conditions.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspect was able to obtain an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area on foot.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
One man described how, before fleeing home in Tehran, explosions made his 6½-year-old son tremble in fear.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
More video released shows the man in the darker top fleeing the scene.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Highways were jammed overnight and into Monday with people fleeing after what was Israel's deadliest barrage on Lebanon in more than a year, striking hours after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border for the first time in more than a year.
—Fadi Tawil, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement agencies use PIT maneuvers to force a fleeing vehicle to abruptly turn and stop by making contact with the rear of the vehicle.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The crash was the second incident on Monday in which a suspect died while fleeing from officers, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspect was able to obtain an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area on foot.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
One man described how, before fleeing home in Tehran, explosions made his 6½-year-old son tremble in fear.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
More video released shows the man in the darker top fleeing the scene.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Highways were jammed overnight and into Monday with people fleeing after what was Israel's deadliest barrage on Lebanon in more than a year, striking hours after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border for the first time in more than a year.
—Fadi Tawil, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Law enforcement agencies use PIT maneuvers to force a fleeing vehicle to abruptly turn and stop by making contact with the rear of the vehicle.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The crash was the second incident on Monday in which a suspect died while fleeing from officers, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fleeing
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Due to the show’s tumultuous nature, actors cycle in and out of the spotlight, leading the action for a scene or two, then disappearing into the wings.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Once the account is set up, pre-teens won’t be able to access advanced features such as Meta AI, status updates, chat lock, app lock, location sharing, view-once messages, disappearing messages, and linked devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though mostly ground-dwelling and preferring to run, pheasants can perch to avoid predators and reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour when escaping danger.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the third quarter, after taking a tumble, Green reached out and grabbed the ankle of a retreating Jabari Smith Jr.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the ice sheet has been retreating from the grounding line in the most vulnerable regions at a rate of more than 170 square miles per year.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a time when headlines about the natural world often carry a heavy sense of loss — vanishing species, shrinking habitats — this discovery offers something different.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Keep reading to discover all the best fashion sneaker collaborations to scoop up this spring—they’re already flying.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to Diio by Cirium data, the airline is flying more than 1,100 flights at the airport this month.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Choose varieties that can grow in hotter weather without bolting (flowering).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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The long-shot basket sent players from the Clippers’ bench — and some fans in the stands, too — bolting onto the court in a wild celebration.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The clubs, civic organizations and community events that once brought our forefathers together are largely fading away.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Edko Films and directed by Jack Ng, the film is set in 2012 at a fading hostess nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui East.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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The former state controller has been running for California governor longer than just about anybody in the cheek-by-jowl field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The crowd stopped the congressional certification of Biden's victory for several hours, sent lawmakers running and vandalized the building before police regained control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fleeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleeing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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