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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as in to get off
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The retail theft was followed by a car chase that ended when spikes stopped the getaway van driven by Foy.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Here are six of my favorite shoulder season destinations to consider for your next getaway, both at home and abroad.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The corner lockers are coveted — a symbol of status, with an easier getaway to the private areas of the clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
For various reasons—his kids are off from school during the robbery; his getaway driver drops out; his hotheaded gunman arouses suspicion—his haphazard caper doesn’t lead to riches.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The retail theft was followed by a car chase that ended when spikes stopped the getaway van driven by Foy.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025
Here are six of my favorite shoulder season destinations to consider for your next getaway, both at home and abroad.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
The corner lockers are coveted — a symbol of status, with an easier getaway to the private areas of the clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Noun
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The Broncos closed his escape routes, too, limiting his impact as a scrambler.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Easily accessible via Amtrak’s Northeast Regional line, Roanoke may be the perfect destination for a car-free weekend escape to the mountains.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Chrome Hearts tour got off to a really strong start in Europe.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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This offensive performance paled in comparison to the Bills' early season efforts, which saw the team get off to a 4-0 start.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The presence of these and other regime figures was recounted to The New York Times by a passenger and two other former officials with knowledge of the flight.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, China and India agreed to resume direct flights, which had been suspended since the COVID pandemic.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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