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)
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Its close proximity to major metropolitan areas—six hours from Los Angeles and four hours from San Francisco—means millions of people can access the park for a quick weekend getaway.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Lake Rabun Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Rabun is the perfect spot for a quiet getaway full of hiking and fun on the water.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
In June 2020, the two were seen enjoying a getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
These towels are ultra-thin, sand-free microfiber essentials that shake clean instantly, dry three times faster than cotton, and fold down lightweight and compact for the ultimate travel-ready getaway.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Its close proximity to major metropolitan areas—six hours from Los Angeles and four hours from San Francisco—means millions of people can access the park for a quick weekend getaway.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Lake Rabun Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Rabun is the perfect spot for a quiet getaway full of hiking and fun on the water.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
In June 2020, the two were seen enjoying a getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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The Wild got off to a fast start, outshooting the Blackhawks 16-7 while scoring three times in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The worker then pulled the emergency brake to stop the train before getting off to inform the control tower.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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D'Ambrosi said many of her customers split their time between London and country homes in the Cotswolds, using the area as a weekend escape.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Unlike Florida’s eight-point escape in the opening game of the SEC Tournament against Kentucky, which preceded the Vandy drag, the rest could prove vital Sunday.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Beyond extending flight time, the shift to hydrogen leverages the laws of physics to improve drone reliability.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The watchmaker has just unveiled an all-new Navitimer that pays homage to the world’s only commercial supersonic jet (at least, so far), just in time for the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s first flight.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 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 23 Mar. 2026.
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