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)
Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Natasha and Chris, a royal photographer for over a decade, were last photographed together during an Easter getaway to Crete, Greece.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
When young British couple Bethany (Charli xcx) and her boyfriend Rob (Will Madden) arrive in Warsaw, it’s supposed to be a romantic getaway.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The beauty of this quintessential New England beach getaway is no secret, as its population increases nearly tenfold in the summer.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Shirehjini was arrested Thursday at his home in Sherman Oaks alongside another man, Andranik Avetisyan, who police said acted as the getaway driver.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
Natasha and Chris, a royal photographer for over a decade, were last photographed together during an Easter getaway to Crete, Greece.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
When young British couple Bethany (Charli xcx) and her boyfriend Rob (Will Madden) arrive in Warsaw, it’s supposed to be a romantic getaway.
—Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The beauty of this quintessential New England beach getaway is no secret, as its population increases nearly tenfold in the summer.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Noun
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Trapped with no chance of rescue, Jessie starts to lose her mind—eventually finding an escape.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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The Patriots and Dolphins both got off to disappointing starts.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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