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)
Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Just because December is one of the most popular months to travel doesn’t mean your holiday getaway has to come with a sky-high price tag.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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Noun
When an Italian getaway is calling, John can always stay at his home across the lagoon on the island of Giudecca in Venice.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
From ski passes and travel to gear and lodging, a fun weekend getaway can cost a pretty penny.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Just because December is one of the most popular months to travel doesn’t mean your holiday getaway has to come with a sky-high price tag.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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Larroudé, founded by Brazilian husband-and-wife duo Ricardo and Marina Larroudé, went viral for its trend-aware, sustainably made footwear shortly after getting off the ground in 2020.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Will Wade coaching era got off to a red-hot start on Monday night as the NC State Wolfpack absolutely dominated North Carolina Central in their 2025-26 regular-season opener.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
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So what happens if your flight is affected?—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The site can be used to simulate flight environments that can be used for hypersonic weapon development, according to a university notice.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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