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get (away)

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verb

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Recent Examples of get (away)
Verb
Her idyllic canyon getaway had been built by hand in 1980 by her late father, Mike Milligan, a beloved community leader and Holy Jim fire chief. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 The couple, lovers of travel, were in talks to enjoy a self-care getaway to Paris. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025 The following month, the pair enjoyed a romantic getaway in Sorrento, Italy, and were later seen holding hands during an afternoon outing in London in March. Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025 Arizona travelers might be thinking about a beach getaway this fall. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get (away)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Noun
  • Trapped with no chance of rescue, Jessie starts to lose her mind—eventually finding an escape.
    James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Mark Hetfield, president of the refugee resettlement group HIAS, defended the existing global agreements as ensuring people would never be subject to persecution without an escape route.
    Ted Hesson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some teams look fantastic before melting down within a few weeks (2024 New Orleans Saints) and others can get off to a rough start before blossoming within the first two months (2024 Washington Commanders).
    Mike Kaye September 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Patriots and Dolphins both got off to disappointing starts.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When users search for flights on Google Flights, the search engine will say if the fares or lower, higher or average for that route.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The lopsided nature was underlined last season, with only two top-flight clubs using the right side less than Villa when attacking.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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