1
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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Recent Examples of ran away
Ben Kindel scored the Penguins’ only goal of the game, tying the score at 1-1 early in the second period, before the visiting New York Rangers ran away with a 6-1 win on Saturday night.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
With his truck disabled, Alubidy ran away.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The child ran away from the boy, who is accused of chasing him with the knife.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Some investors ran away from the internet after the bubble burst, but by one measure, the crash never even happened.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
At first, the chimps ran away from her.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The Baltimore Ravens suffered their second loss of the season after the Detroit Lions ran away with the lead in the second half of Monday night’s game, but scoring has not been the issue.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Two suspects then got out of the Cherokee and ran away, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
With his truck disabled, Alubidy ran away.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
The child ran away from the boy, who is accused of chasing him with the knife.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Some investors ran away from the internet after the bubble burst, but by one measure, the crash never even happened.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
At first, the chimps ran away from her.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
The victim, 19-year-old Citlaly Morales Martinez was thrown clear of the crash and killed while the driver allegedly ran away and called a friend for a ride out of there.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The Baltimore Ravens suffered their second loss of the season after the Detroit Lions ran away with the lead in the second half of Monday night’s game, but scoring has not been the issue.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Two suspects then got out of the Cherokee and ran away, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran away
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One of the most compelling takeaways from the Nuggets’ preseason was David Adelman’s willingness to get weird — a quality that escaped them by the end of Michael Malone’s tenure.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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After calling 911, police said the woman escaped and started screaming, which is when the officer found her.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Rajoelina has fled the country.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Gascón decided to charge Proctor in 2024, the former officer allegedly fled the country and is believed to have lived in Trinidad for the past year, NBCLA exclusively reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The duo ran off the stage after their lip-syncing was exposed.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The shooter ran off on foot, police said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Smith-Schuster got up and bolted after Branch, who was being restrained by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Healthcare does not need another scribe bolted onto a generic model.—
Andreas Cleve,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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When an agent got out of the vehicle, Martinez drove at the agent, who fired about five shots at Martinez, the complaint states.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once word got out about her treatments, her list of devotees started growing; like Hamilton, some of her more famous clients became friends.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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Maddy Rivard, public relations specialist for Life Time, said Thursday the Big Sugar Classic is one of more than 30 running and cycling events Life Time owns and operates across the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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But against Cleveland – who was without a viable quarterback option in London – Minnesota allowed Quinshon Judkins to run for 110 yards.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Her 50-year tenure made her one of the longest-running actors in soap operas.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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There are six candidates running for three seats.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Ran away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20away. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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