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
The rise in popularity of lake getaways means many spots are crowded with boat traffic (and boat noise), yet Lake Glenville remains relatively quiet.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
As summer winds down and cooler days set in, many are already turning their attention to winter getaways.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Travelers looking to get a jump start on their spring break or winter getaways can start planning now since Southwest also opened its flight schedule through June 3, 2026.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 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
Summer is here — prime time for road trips, lake weekends and last-minute getaways.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Two Wisconsin beaches made a New York Times list of blissful getaways.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 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
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
As summer winds down and cooler days set in, many are already turning their attention to winter getaways.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Travelers looking to get a jump start on their spring break or winter getaways can start planning now since Southwest also opened its flight schedule through June 3, 2026.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 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
Summer is here — prime time for road trips, lake weekends and last-minute getaways.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Two Wisconsin beaches made a New York Times list of blissful getaways.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 15 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
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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
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Travelers crowd airports and highways for end-of-summer escapes, and backyard chefs prepare cookouts for family and friends.—
Jamie Stengle,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Travelers can snag cheap flights to explore New York in September and October.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some of United’s additional flights include service between the New York area and Columbia and Chattanooga.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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