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)
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Taking a fabulous getaway is awesome.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
In January, Graham shared throwback photos of her summer getaway to Sardinia, including a glimpse at her extensive swimsuit collection.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
When asked about the jewelry shop homicides, the second teen identified Thomas as the driver of the getaway vehicle and identified both Thomas and the nephew in still images before and after the slaying.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Go for a day, or plan a weekend getaway.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Taking a fabulous getaway is awesome.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
In January, Graham shared throwback photos of her summer getaway to Sardinia, including a glimpse at her extensive swimsuit collection.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
When asked about the jewelry shop homicides, the second teen identified Thomas as the driver of the getaway vehicle and identified both Thomas and the nephew in still images before and after the slaying.
—William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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The Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic defensive back duo was broken up on Monday as NFL free agency got off to a hot start.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fight occurred after the students got off the school bus in the Ashley Place subdivision.—
Eric Stirgus,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino, Vlore Located along the picturesque coastline of Vlore, the Maritim Marina Bay Resort & Casino is another high-end escape, this time with panoramic ocean views.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Demonstrators tried to prevent their escape as Lang threw himself and his goat into the truck.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cardiff finished bottom of the Premier League in the 2013-14 campaign, before Caulker again suffered relegation from the top flight with Queens Park Rangers the following season.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This test flight also delivered a demonstrator payload for @LockheedMartin.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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