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)
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Inspired by European summer travel and the idea of clothing for the idyllic getaway, Alo’s new collection complements the winter line for a capsule of vacation wardrobe dressing.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Shop breathable linen, rich silk, and lightweight cotton finds for your next getaway.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
There's a lot to do here at this Palace that warrants a return visit to this mountain getaway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Prosecutors said the alleged getaway driver, Cashonn Toney, 18, of Robbins rammed their car into an ATF vehicle while trying to flee the scene.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Inspired by European summer travel and the idea of clothing for the idyllic getaway, Alo’s new collection complements the winter line for a capsule of vacation wardrobe dressing.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Shop breathable linen, rich silk, and lightweight cotton finds for your next getaway.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
There's a lot to do here at this Palace that warrants a return visit to this mountain getaway.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
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The War Eagles got off to a strong start in the fall with a state championship in volleyball and followed with a productive winter, earning state titles in girls basketball and boys and girls swimming.—
Chip Saye,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Kansas City has gotten off to one of its wettest starts on record, with April and May driving the total and far exceeding normal precipitation for those two months.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Located in Tetbury, Calcot Manor & Spa is a Cotswolds escape designed with the whole family in mind.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, 31-year-old Lang was arrested Tuesday after getting off a flight in Dallas on one third-degree felony count of making a terroristic threat.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The team now plans stratospheric flights later this year, targeting altitudes above 40,000 feet—higher than typical passenger airliner cruise levels.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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