gets (away)

Definition of gets (away)next
present tense third-person singular of get (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets (away)
Verb
  • The train that Robert De Niro gets off of in the opening credits is the actual Blue Line of the city’s metro system.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
  • SpaceX's launch pad at the Santa Barbara County spaceport is where another Starlink internet satellite deployment mission gets off the ground.
    Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, book a few three- to four-day escapes that align with school and office closures.
    Zach Wichter, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Known for its Gilded Age mansions, deep maritime roots, and rugged Atlantic shoreline, Newport has long been one of New England’s signature coastal escapes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Gets (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20%28away%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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