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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting (away)
Verb
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How this plays out in practice is actively choosing solo activities, avoiding going on dates, or getting off of dating apps.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
30 May 2026 -
And hopefully the near future features another Starship launch — a giant rocket getting off the ground in a matter of weeks, versus the seven months that separated today’s mission from the previous test flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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“Getting (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20%28away%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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