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)
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Once restrictions were lifted, airlines scrambled to accommodate passengers who were stuck at airports or holiday getaways by increasing aircraft capacity and number of flights across the region.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
From fans of the Fitzgeralds to those celebrating a milestone, such as an anniversary, babymoon, or simply a weekend away from the kids, the rooms at Zelda Dearest provide the perfect respite for a getaway in Asheville.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At Paris’ Gare du Nord station, Jamie and Issy Gill scrambled to find a flight back to the U.K. after their Eurostar train to London was canceled, desperate to be reunited with their baby boy after a getaway in the French capital.
—Alex Turnbull, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
This isn't the first time Chamberlain and Carpenter have gone for an end-of-year getaway.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Once restrictions were lifted, airlines scrambled to accommodate passengers who were stuck at airports or holiday getaways by increasing aircraft capacity and number of flights across the region.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
From fans of the Fitzgeralds to those celebrating a milestone, such as an anniversary, babymoon, or simply a weekend away from the kids, the rooms at Zelda Dearest provide the perfect respite for a getaway in Asheville.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
At Paris’ Gare du Nord station, Jamie and Issy Gill scrambled to find a flight back to the U.K. after their Eurostar train to London was canceled, desperate to be reunited with their baby boy after a getaway in the French capital.
—Alex Turnbull, Fortune, 30 Dec. 2025
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Verb
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Because Brunson got off the ball again and again to deliver the Knicks’ their first victory of the new calendar year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And letting Quickley get off a clean look didn’t sit well with them, either.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable and even scary, cozy romances offer the perfect escape.—
Emilia Emerson,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 60 rooms and nine suites are bright and breezy, perfect for an island escape in the city.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pilots can capture footage directly from the cockpit perspective, preserving moments from flight sessions without relying on external cameras.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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