as in escapes
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the prisoners were recaptured after only three days on the lam
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as in flees
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
let's lam out of this hellhole while there's still time
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Noun
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The islands are famous for honeymoons and romantic escapes, but Malé is just as appealing for kids.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026 -
For someone who has spent much of the last decade circling the globe for performances, press tours, and personal escapes, Cabello’s most vivid recent travel memories aren’t necessarily tied to buzzy capitals or luxury resorts.—
Jesse Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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American officials are working to expand the use of sterile male screwworm flies to stop the parasites’ spread.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Time flies, but super exciting.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Espinosa leaves behind a husband and infant daughter.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Bitcoin has been hit by fresh volatility this week as SpaceX’s looming initial public offering (IPO) leaves the crypto market on the brink of a massive Elon Musk price shock.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Lams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lams. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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