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)
Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The following luxury hotels from World of Hyatt—including a Parisian getaway with a contemporary art exhibition and an Indonesian property that blends ancient traditions with modernity—bring guests on a creative journey during their stay.
—World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025
Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman star as Iris and Isaac, a couple whose first romantic getaway soon goes awry.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Duffel and tote bags for a weekend getaway Foldable travel tote bag: $59.95
This lightweight Foldie Foldable tote on Amazon folds down for easy storage, as its name implies.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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Noun
Linen pants are my go-to for tropical getaways, while overnight flights that lead straight into meetings call for polished trousers that still deliver top-tier comfort.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
The following luxury hotels from World of Hyatt—including a Parisian getaway with a contemporary art exhibition and an Indonesian property that blends ancient traditions with modernity—bring guests on a creative journey during their stay.
—World Of Hyatt, AFAR Media, 10 June 2025
Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman star as Iris and Isaac, a couple whose first romantic getaway soon goes awry.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
Duffel and tote bags for a weekend getaway Foldable travel tote bag: $59.95
This lightweight Foldie Foldable tote on Amazon folds down for easy storage, as its name implies.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025
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Verb
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Definitely had to club my hands more this season, not having the hockey thing and getting off to a little bit quicker start with that.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The tariff roller coaster rumbles on, and for American manufacturers, there’s no getting off the ride anytime soon.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Sheriff Susan Hutson, whose department operates the jail and has faced intense scrutiny over the escapes, personally received the tip Friday morning that led to the arrest.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Authorities have arrested at least 16 people who are accused of aiding the escape of the inmates.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Two months earlier, Starship’s eighth flight test ended in another rocket explosion, which led planes to be grounded at several Florida airports.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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That loss was its third consecutive setback after flights in January and March were cut short just minutes after takeoff when the spacecraft exploded over the Gulf of Mexico, sending debris raining down from the sky and disrupting air travel.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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