as in escapes
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 getaways
Many guests are also turning these events into longer personal getaways, building in extra vacation time with their partners or friends.
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Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Pildes defrauded attendees and small business owners alike, pilfering funds to pay for extensive renovations on a lakefront property in New Jersey, concert tickets, luxury getaways, Michelin star meals and a sports car.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
These quick getaways aren’t just about saving money.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
While wine flying free can be an enticing perk for travelers booking wine tasting getaways, the new program comes at a time when air travel costs are rising due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The design features a large main compartment that’s generously sized for weekend getaways, gym gear, and even work necessities.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The country’s beloved nature getaways saw a collective 323 million recreational visits in 2025.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
New Orleans is one of the simplest getaways from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Skiing has been a lifelong hobby for Prince Harry, now 41, with alpine getaways being a favorite vacation of his late mother, Princess Diana.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Pildes defrauded attendees and small business owners alike, pilfering funds to pay for extensive renovations on a lakefront property in New Jersey, concert tickets, luxury getaways, Michelin star meals and a sports car.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
These quick getaways aren’t just about saving money.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
While wine flying free can be an enticing perk for travelers booking wine tasting getaways, the new program comes at a time when air travel costs are rising due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
The design features a large main compartment that’s generously sized for weekend getaways, gym gear, and even work necessities.
—Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
The country’s beloved nature getaways saw a collective 323 million recreational visits in 2025.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
New Orleans is one of the simplest getaways from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Skiing has been a lifelong hobby for Prince Harry, now 41, with alpine getaways being a favorite vacation of his late mother, Princess Diana.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
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Visitors to the Old Idaho Penitentiary in Boise can explore a former prison with a history of escapes, crime and reported ghostly encounters.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The pinstripe version, in particular, reads polished for seaside escapes or European vacations.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many of the Russian flights that NATO monitors with its Baltic air policing mission, in place since Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined the alliance in 2004, are to and from the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Between flights and investor meetings, the executive carves out time to explain economic swings, market volatility, and tech trends, all while touting Blackstone’s global reach.—
Rachel Ventresca,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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