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
Prep is back—just in time for fall flights and weekend leaf-peeping getaways.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Searches for Christmas and New Year’s getaways show travelers are looking for warm international locales to escape the cold.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The Copenhagen To Oslo Experience The mix of vacationers, locals on weekend getaways and families heading to visit relatives makes for a uniquely lively blend aboard the Nordic Pearl.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Below, find even more steep discounts on travel essentials for all of your holiday trips and fall getaways to come.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 27 Aug. 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
While some couples might be planning weekend getaways, many are prioritizing financial responsibility as a key factor in their relationships – and with good reason.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Searches for Christmas and New Year’s getaways show travelers are looking for warm international locales to escape the cold.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The Copenhagen To Oslo Experience The mix of vacationers, locals on weekend getaways and families heading to visit relatives makes for a uniquely lively blend aboard the Nordic Pearl.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Below, find even more steep discounts on travel essentials for all of your holiday trips and fall getaways to come.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 27 Aug. 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
While some couples might be planning weekend getaways, many are prioritizing financial responsibility as a key factor in their relationships – and with good reason.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
Noun
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In the case of The White Lotus, that means amazing escapes such as Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Italy’s Four-Star San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel and Thailand’s Four-Star Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui.—
Spencer Whaley,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But will the bill come due on these escapes, not just against the Chargers but with their remarkable knack of winning one-score games?—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bundling of flights, transfers and accommodation opened up foreign travel to less well-off consumers who previously could only holiday at home.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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All flights from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport scheduled for Tuesday were canceled.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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