hightail (it)

verb

ˈhī-ˌtāl How to pronounce hightail (it) (audio)
Definition of hightail (it)next
as in to flee
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening when a fight broke out, we hightailed it out of the bar

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hightail (it)
  1. flee
  2. retreat
  3. fly
  4. bolt
  5. run
  6. escape
  7. run away
  8. run off
Verb
  • The sisters hoped to join their mother and a brother who had fled El Salvador a few years earlier and were living in Tennessee.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Some megabillionaires have already fled California since the tax was proposed.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of flee
Verb
  • Misty mornings walking the ancient tracks and climbing tors, afternoons yomping across moorland in conditions that demand retreating somewhere cozy for a hot bath and a roaring fire.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • After pushback from vets groups and others, the administration retreated from its threat of mass layoffs.
    — Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of retreat
Verb
  • Can returning troops still fly military standby if in uniform?
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Its flying-wing configuration, composite material, and radar-absorbing coatings help reduce its radar signature.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of fly
Verb
  • As the name implies, the aftermarket parts bolt up behind the rear axle, leaving everything ahead of the axle stock.
    — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Tatum erupted for 18 points in the first quarter on three 3s and White added 10 as the Celtics bolted to a 40-20 lead.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • Her decision to not run for reelection comes amid a challenging moment for Republicans in California and nationwide with many questioning the party’s direction in the wake of election losses this month.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of run
Verb
  • Police said he is wanted on a felony arrest warrant charging him with resisting police, disarming a police officer, escape from custody, and operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Anticipating the backlash, Franklyn had already booked an island getaway to escape the noise.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of escape
Verb
  • The prank is one where kids ring the doorbell of a home and then run away.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Videos posted on social media show people running away from the square into narrow streets nearby, as well as first responders trying to resuscitate victims.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of run away
Verb
  • Demby reportedly didn't obey at first, then Raybould said Demby did before running off and leading police on a chase.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Her play The Cake has been produced over 100 times worldwide and ran off-Broadway at Manhattan Theater Club.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of run off
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“Hightail (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hightail%20%28it%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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