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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as in to get off
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
That the residency offered a cultural getaway as an add-on experience for his fandom, however, reveals the trickiness of combining art with tourism.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Fall is just around the corner and Arizonans may be looking ahead to fall break for the chance to go on a quick getaway and perhaps catch some fall leaf sights that are scarce in the Phoenix area.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For his efforts, Robinson wins an overnight nature getaway, plus a £1,000 (roughly US$1,360) cash prize, and a selection of Cuprinol garden products.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Here's how to visualize and make your dream getaway come true in three steps.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
That the residency offered a cultural getaway as an add-on experience for his fandom, however, reveals the trickiness of combining art with tourism.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
Fall is just around the corner and Arizonans may be looking ahead to fall break for the chance to go on a quick getaway and perhaps catch some fall leaf sights that are scarce in the Phoenix area.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For his efforts, Robinson wins an overnight nature getaway, plus a £1,000 (roughly US$1,360) cash prize, and a selection of Cuprinol garden products.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Noun
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Each Residence has abundant outdoor lounge spaces and a large swimming pool, and can be booked in its entirety for a group retreat or a multigenerational family escape.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not bad for a franchise with a little over a year to get off the ground.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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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
Noun
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After all, the flight deck is where all the airplane controls are, and it’s typically locked when the airplane is in flight.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the Ariane 6 and the smaller Italian Vega C rocket aren't reusable like SpaceX's rockets, a design choice that has led to higher costs and a lower flight rate.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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