gets (away)

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

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Verb
  • Advertisement Christine Adams Courtesy of Apple TV Lang gets off the train and, once at a safe distance, detonates the explosive.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
  • As their mission approaches, they will be flown to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but when their mission actually gets off the ground is completely dependent on how Artemis 2 and SLS fare in their upcoming test campaign.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Jori Heard escapes an at-bat against Reese Atwood but can't get away from Katie Stewart.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Gets (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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