as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
South Carolina’s Sea Islands, located just off the coast of the mainland, are exactly the types of under-the-radar beach towns that make the perfect getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Noun
Mix pastels andR vivid streaks to create a gorgeous look that's fitting for your next beachside getaway.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026
South Carolina’s Sea Islands, located just off the coast of the mainland, are exactly the types of under-the-radar beach towns that make the perfect getaway.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The Casita towel perfectly captures the effortless elegance of a boutique hotel getaway.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
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Verb
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For many South Florida drivers, getting off Interstate 95 onto Southwest 10th Street during rush hour can be a frustrating experience.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The Carnival Conquest had docked, passengers had gotten off the cruise ship and an argument apparently between two women set it off.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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There were few escape attempts because of the remote location of the state.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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The rebrand is still finding its footing as businesses learn how to balance a peaceful escape into farmland with a bustling tourism industry.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Cox said unauthorized drone flights can result in the seizure of drones, the arrest of their operators – and civil penalties up to $100,000.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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