1
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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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
Malinin, the favorite to win Olympic gold next month, ran away with the national title by a margin wider than 57 points and can wait comfortably for Sunday’s Olympic team announcement.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The suspect ran away but was found and taken into custody.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Sixty-five years ago, Rabbit Angstrom, another once-promising basketball player, ran away from his wife without a map.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
But Charlotte Republicans are now left wondering how supposed tight races ran away from them and what comes next for their beleaguered party.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said that the man, later identified as Kneeland, 24, ran away.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The coyote then proceeded to chase the 9-year-old until the child's father -- who was on the front porch -- began yelling at the animal, who then ran away, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The next day, Johnson assumed Sophia ran away, because the back sliding door was open, the mother told investigators.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Flores ran away and hid the weapon near his uncle’s home in Pomona, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
The suspect ran away but was found and taken into custody.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Sixty-five years ago, Rabbit Angstrom, another once-promising basketball player, ran away from his wife without a map.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
But Charlotte Republicans are now left wondering how supposed tight races ran away from them and what comes next for their beleaguered party.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Police said that the man, later identified as Kneeland, 24, ran away.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The coyote then proceeded to chase the 9-year-old until the child's father -- who was on the front porch -- began yelling at the animal, who then ran away, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
The next day, Johnson assumed Sophia ran away, because the back sliding door was open, the mother told investigators.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Flores ran away and hid the weapon near his uncle’s home in Pomona, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran away
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The second employee escaped, but Partida was trapped inside, per the outlet.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles Rams narrowly escaped defeat against the Carolina Panthers in the wild-card round and are favored on the road against the Chicago Bears.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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The victim retreated into the gym, and the suspect left the scene, according to police.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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No longer a complete unknown wrapped in the Bob Dylan mystique, Chalamet has energized a balky awards circuit whose stars and filmmakers years ago had retreated from the rigors of self-promotion, with some still preferring to avoid it.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Six days afterward, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect’s vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The weapon then jammed and the attacker fled, running down the stairs, out onto the street, and disappearing into the dark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Golden State ran off nine straight, including seven by Butler, to trail 94-90.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Higgins said two males believed to be in their late teens or early 20s who were wearing masks ran off after the shooting.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Insurance expert Karl Susman said the cost of earthquake insurance depends on multiple factors, including the home itself, when it was built, where it's located, and whether it's bolted.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Hillbillies bolted to a 24-12 lead in the first quarter and led 38-23 at halftime.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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The hot start dwindled in the second half, and after completing 10 of his first 14 passes, Loftis missed 12 of his next 22 passes, tapering off as the game got out of hand.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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An executive from another competitor, Halco (which was sold and got out of the Halloween business long before Ben Cooper and Collegeville), credited the boom in licensed costumes to the rise in TV.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
24 Oct. 2025
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The narrow fertile strip that formed the Phoenician cities’ homeland runs about 200km north-south along the coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just note that shoppers say the shoes run a bit small, so sizing up is best.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ran away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20away. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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