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Recent Examples of get (away)
Noun
After years of trying to find peace between the humans and monsters in their hometown of Seabrook, Zed and Addison are ready for a smooth summer getaway after their first year of college. Caroline Blair, People.com, 9 May 2025 Her father, Raymond (Claes Bang), has been bouncing from lover to lover ever since his wife died, and he’s now found himself in the awkward position of having invited two women to their summer getaway. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 May 2025 Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Coral Murphy Marcos, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The brush was too spindly to climb and too thick for a fast getaway, and the big Bahamian guide saved my hide by swinging his heavy machete to knock the boar down and fall on it. Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for get (away)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
  • Dennis ultimately slowed down and Hoskins got off the hood of the car and went around to the side, opening the door while the car was still moving, according to ABC.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 15 May 2025
  • The Braves got off to an awful start — 0-7, then 5-13 — but had consecutive wins for the first time in the two games before Acuña’s X post.
    David O'Brien, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Investigators agreed, according to an FBI case memo filed three days after the escape.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
  • But in the third part of this book, entitled Escape, Dr Gee proposes a rather bizarre solution to our impending demise: establish colonies in space.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Guests with Gold Status will also continue to enjoy free bags, Wi-Fi (subject to availability), complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcohol on eligible flights.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
  • Rory has company on the marquee, though, as the top of the men’s game enters the season’s second major championship in full flight.
    Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 May 2025

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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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