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
Based in the Windy City, Stolman and his husband also have getaways in Southampton and in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
For weekend getaways, three days is plenty.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Vila Joya Vila Joya is among the Algarve's most iconic and luxurious getaways.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Some of these countries and cities are ideal for shoulder season beach getaways, while others entice with magical Christmas markets and northern lights viewings.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Here's why Scottsdale was named the strongest choice for golfers, as well as a roundup of the best and worst cities for golf getaways.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
From the suburbs of Detroit to the quiet beauty of the Upper Peninsula, autumn always offers a stunning backdrop for weekend getaways, cider tastings, and leaf-peeping excursions.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Across the Aegean, visitors can spend a day sunbathing on scenic islands that fly under the radar with typical tourists, while countries like Croatia and Malta offer getaways that brim with historic sites and staggering natural attractions alike.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
For weekend getaways, three days is plenty.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Vila Joya Vila Joya is among the Algarve's most iconic and luxurious getaways.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Some of these countries and cities are ideal for shoulder season beach getaways, while others entice with magical Christmas markets and northern lights viewings.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Here's why Scottsdale was named the strongest choice for golfers, as well as a roundup of the best and worst cities for golf getaways.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
From the suburbs of Detroit to the quiet beauty of the Upper Peninsula, autumn always offers a stunning backdrop for weekend getaways, cider tastings, and leaf-peeping excursions.
—Elissa Robinson, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Across the Aegean, visitors can spend a day sunbathing on scenic islands that fly under the radar with typical tourists, while countries like Croatia and Malta offer getaways that brim with historic sites and staggering natural attractions alike.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
Noun
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For travelers looking for an alternative to Lisbon’s bustle, Porto has become one of Portugal’s most atmospheric escapes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2019, there were five high-profile security issues at the Golden complex, including a staff member arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography, multiple escapes by violent young people and a riot between rival gangs, which injured three staff members.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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From Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3, all civilian drone flights are prohibited in Danish airspace in connection with the EU summit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flights and the visas and the stage advancing, none of it was done.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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