as in to get off
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as in escape
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 get (away)
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Celebrate her in style throughout Florida with unforgettable brunches, a chic gals’ getaway and elegant afternoon teas — complete with cocktails and bubbly.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
So, while some travelers may still opt for a romantic spa getaway as a reason to skip town, the younger jet-setter may yearn for a different level of excitement.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling?
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Summer is a few months away, and with it, the dream of an idyllic weekend getaways from NYC.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Celebrate her in style throughout Florida with unforgettable brunches, a chic gals’ getaway and elegant afternoon teas — complete with cocktails and bubbly.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
So, while some travelers may still opt for a romantic spa getaway as a reason to skip town, the younger jet-setter may yearn for a different level of excitement.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling?
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
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But the Clippers played great defense and eventually forced Westbrook into not getting off a shot, sending the game into overtime tied 98-98.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Millions are trapped between conflict, neglect and the dilemma of flight.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Emirates, the other flagship airline of the UAE, has 96 flights a week between Dubai and the U.S. How to Get Around Cars are the best way to get around.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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