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)
Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
For families Parents looking for a comfortable getaway will have lots of conveniences here, with the all-suite set-up (and grocery store across the street for quick needs).
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Eight years after Princess Anne and then-husband Mark Phillips honeymooned aboard the Britannia, Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles took the ship on their own post-wedding getaway.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe — a stately, modern residence in Truckee, California — marks the start of an exclusive, members-only approach to group getaways that fuses five-star hospitality with the comfort of home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Their relaxation is always cut short with a death occurs during their getaway.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
For families Parents looking for a comfortable getaway will have lots of conveniences here, with the all-suite set-up (and grocery store across the street for quick needs).
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Eight years after Princess Anne and then-husband Mark Phillips honeymooned aboard the Britannia, Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles took the ship on their own post-wedding getaway.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Instead, Guesthouse Lake Tahoe — a stately, modern residence in Truckee, California — marks the start of an exclusive, members-only approach to group getaways that fuses five-star hospitality with the comfort of home.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
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People are there getting off the bus and waiting for a train.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The alleged victim is glad to avoid a trial but doesn’t love the idea of Barnett getting off with a plea deal, a source close to her told TMZ.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As a bonus, organizing your career change process while things are still good might transform this transition from being a desperate escape into a move from one enjoyable thing to the next.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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The sensational nature of his escape and the substantial reward for his recapture brought in rumors from all over the state.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Auto browse can research flights and hotels, fill out forms, collect documents, manage subscriptions, and even help renew licenses.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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As long as the flight takes off and lands, the transaction feels complete.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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