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
Some travelers are opting for domestic getaways or visits to Europe or other Caribbean destinations.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Seibert, who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, patrolling Eagle for the past six, watches the weekend travelers inch their way south from getaways in McCall and Cascade home to the suburbs of Boise.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Along with his friends and family, Bechtel used Mead Ranch for getaways and hunting trips.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
For more getaways, make sure to check out our guide.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Here are five blood moon getaways, broken out by region.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Their four properties have 450 boat slips combined with four gas docks, washrooms and showers, plus picnic spots for vacation getaways or weekend fun.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Embrace your spirit animal with a fierce print and dream of tropical getaways with exotic flowers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Visitors include couples on weekend getaways, friend groups on girls trips, and locals wanting a taste of their city's newest hotspot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Seibert, who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, patrolling Eagle for the past six, watches the weekend travelers inch their way south from getaways in McCall and Cascade home to the suburbs of Boise.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Along with his friends and family, Bechtel used Mead Ranch for getaways and hunting trips.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
For more getaways, make sure to check out our guide.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Here are five blood moon getaways, broken out by region.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
Their four properties have 450 boat slips combined with four gas docks, washrooms and showers, plus picnic spots for vacation getaways or weekend fun.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Embrace your spirit animal with a fierce print and dream of tropical getaways with exotic flowers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Visitors include couples on weekend getaways, friend groups on girls trips, and locals wanting a taste of their city's newest hotspot.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
Noun
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Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prices of flights between Asia and Europe have shot up as a result of the closures, Reuters reports.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Qatar Airways said on Wednesday its flights will remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of the country's airspace.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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