1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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as in retreats
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 flees
The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.
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The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Charlie flees the scene and Pip makes every effort to save Stanley, putting pressure on his wounds and trying to keep him conscious, dragging his body away from the flames after Charlie sets the place on fire.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
But in his book, the narrator flees from the illustrated man.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Margot goes to summon Professor Virgile, but the woman flees in her absence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
So, Nawi flees on her wedding night.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Following a violent outburst from Robert, Nancy gets in her car and flees in the last scene of the episode.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Burrell flees to the Scion and drives.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Charlie flees the scene and Pip makes every effort to save Stanley, putting pressure on his wounds and trying to keep him conscious, dragging his body away from the flames after Charlie sets the place on fire.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
But in his book, the narrator flees from the illustrated man.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Margot goes to summon Professor Virgile, but the woman flees in her absence.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
So, Nawi flees on her wedding night.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
Following a violent outburst from Robert, Nancy gets in her car and flees in the last scene of the episode.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Burrell flees to the Scion and drives.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flees
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If your phone disappears, use Apple's official Find My tools and ignore any message that asks for your passcode.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Even those who can afford to stay suffer losses in home equity and lifestyle as the community around them disintegrates or disappears.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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One of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s many allures is its neighboring adventure town of Gatlinburg, one of the top vacation escapes in the Southeast.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Tortorello said O’Mara would say Mass in the morning with the sisters, the students and staff, and also presided over the large, all-school masses and the Kairos retreats.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Her 50-something protagonist, Alan Anderson, and his socially striving wife Vivian, are at least about to start thinking about where their family is going to go, once Alan retreats to a backyard playhouse.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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American officials are working to expand the use of sterile male screwworm flies to stop the parasites’ spread.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Time flies, but super exciting.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Whether a play endures or fades is fickle.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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Mattus notes that asters are a smart investment for September and October color when the rest of the garden fades.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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And after several brain health retreats, Six Senses now runs a one-day Mind Your Brain program at several of its properties, from Fiji to the Seychelles, claiming to combat everything from brain fog to mental fatigue with activities like brain games, yoga, sound baths, and meditation.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Benjamin did say the operator runs a similar business elsewhere in Connecticut that successfully combines wellness with entertainment.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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When spinach bolts, the plant focuses its energy on producing flowers and seeds rather than leaves.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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If Leonard bolts, the Clippers will look to rebuild around young point guard Darius Garland, who came to the team in the Harden trade.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Flees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flees. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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