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
My favorite find is the Astr the Label Hazel Ticking Stripe Midi Dress, which is a whopping 60 percent off and practically made for summer getaways.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Designed with a spacious interior, rainfly protection and wind-resistant construction, it’s built to handle everything from family trips to weekend getaways.
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Kasey Caminiti,
Freep.com,
26 June 2026
The important topic of whether a vehicle's power system can truly sustain a demanding lifestyle has been brought up by growing electricity expenses, unpredictable weather patterns, and long weekend getaways.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Summer weather is coming in full force, but this season isn't all beachside vacations and impromptu getaways to the Hamptons.
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Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Summer is here, which means weekend trips, overseas getaways, and endless packing lists.
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Julia Fields,
Southern Living,
23 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
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Designed with a spacious interior, rainfly protection and wind-resistant construction, it’s built to handle everything from family trips to weekend getaways.
—
Kasey Caminiti,
Freep.com,
26 June 2026
The important topic of whether a vehicle's power system can truly sustain a demanding lifestyle has been brought up by growing electricity expenses, unpredictable weather patterns, and long weekend getaways.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Summer weather is coming in full force, but this season isn't all beachside vacations and impromptu getaways to the Hamptons.
—
Julia Guerra,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Summer is here, which means weekend trips, overseas getaways, and endless packing lists.
—
Julia Fields,
Southern Living,
23 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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
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Typically, ghosts show up in literature when something that has been repressed escapes and becomes everyone’s problem.
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Carnival Miracle 10-Day Caribbean & Panama One of the most interesting itineraries from Galveston is the 10-day Caribbean and Panama sailings on Carnival Miracle, especially since most of the other major cruise lines only offer shorter escapes.
Noun
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In the Baltic States, 85% of civilian flights in Estonia have been affected by GPS disruption stemming from the war in Ukraine.
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According to Nigerian officials, 632 Nigerians have been repatriated out of the more than a thousand Nigerians who have registered for the voluntary repatriation and more flights are expected in coming days.
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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