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
Between beach days, weekend getaways, and long hours spent outdoors, a streamlined beauty routine becomes especially appealing during July's hottest stretch.
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Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The water-resistant faux leather exterior is practical for rainy days or tropical getaways, and the round toe box offers plenty of space, even for those with wide feet.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
But one of my travel goals this summer is to make the most of my weekends by taking short overnight trips—and these brief getaways call for a smaller way to carry my essentials.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
For family vacations, romantic trips, mother-daughter getaways, and solo adventures.
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Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Modern Family alum, 57, recalls family getaways that have gone wrong in the past, including a recent one when one of his daughters got injured.
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Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
All Texans know about Corpus Christi and South Padre Island as beach getaways in the Lone Star state.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
Odeya Pinkus,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The water-resistant faux leather exterior is practical for rainy days or tropical getaways, and the round toe box offers plenty of space, even for those with wide feet.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The international clientele is split between Europeans and Americans on endeavors to discover Ancient Egypt, and travelers from Gulf countries on weekend getaways, poised to shop at the many luxury malls in the hotel’s Garden City surroundings.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Despite rising travel costs, Americans are still packing their bags for July 4 getaways.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
But one of my travel goals this summer is to make the most of my weekends by taking short overnight trips—and these brief getaways call for a smaller way to carry my essentials.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
For family vacations, romantic trips, mother-daughter getaways, and solo adventures.
—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Modern Family alum, 57, recalls family getaways that have gone wrong in the past, including a recent one when one of his daughters got injured.
—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
All Texans know about Corpus Christi and South Padre Island as beach getaways in the Lone Star state.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
Noun
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Guests can enjoy year-round escapes surrounded by nature, designed to encourage relaxation and connection.
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.
Noun
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Cox said unauthorized drone flights can result in the seizure of drones, the arrest of their operators – and civil penalties up to $100,000.
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About a year after the first flights, Iraq invaded Kuwait, sending jet fuel prices soaring.
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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