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)
Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The largest offerings, like the Very Long Trip, which comes in at almost eight pounds, ready for those long getaways, is priced at $375.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Go Through Bathroom Products Get your bathroom into shape so that packing for your upcoming getaways—and going about your day to day routine—is a breeze.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In the film, Iris (Gordon) and Isaac’s (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the road on Tahiti Iti, the smaller island of Tahiti that hangs from Tahiti Nui like the tail of a fish, lies a singular kind of getaway.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The largest offerings, like the Very Long Trip, which comes in at almost eight pounds, ready for those long getaways, is priced at $375.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Go Through Bathroom Products Get your bathroom into shape so that packing for your upcoming getaways—and going about your day to day routine—is a breeze.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In the film, Iris (Gordon) and Isaac’s (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
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But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Millions are trapped between conflict, neglect and the dilemma of flight.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Emirates, the other flagship airline of the UAE, has 96 flights a week between Dubai and the U.S. How to Get Around Cars are the best way to get around.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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