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
Joel Medina, 17, ran away from home in the area of 4th Avenue behind the Shore Mall off of West Jersey, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said on March 20.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
After a few months, Xi could no longer stand the isolation and hardship and ran away.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Gorman was shot in the upper back while the group of friends ran away from Medina-Medina.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
When detectives got out of their car, the boys ran away.
—David Goodhue
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
After the victim pushed back, the man ran away and fled in a black Kia sedan.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Gorman whispered to her friends that someone was there, Pekara said, and the group ran away.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
After a few months, Xi could no longer stand the isolation and hardship and ran away.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said Gorman was shot in the upper back while the group of friends ran away from Medina-Medina.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
When detectives got out of their car, the boys ran away.
—David Goodhue
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
After the victim pushed back, the man ran away and fled in a black Kia sedan.
—Megan Cassidy, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Gorman whispered to her friends that someone was there, Pekara said, and the group ran away.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran away
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Along the coast, exposure to saltwater accelerated corrosion and fuel escaped from the rusty gas tanks and leaky pipes into the groundwater.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The trooper just barely escaped being hit, documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While one of them retreated to the back seat, the more mischievous of the pair sat on the driver’s chair, slamming both paws into the steering wheel to activate the horn.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The strongest lingering image of Vernon in the broader culture is still the bearded woodsman who retreated to the wilderness with a broken heart and returned with a gnomic, insular album that would against all odds come to define its era, or at least one tendency within it.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Iran is set to begin its campaign against New Zealand on June 15 near Los Angeles, a region that's home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including many who fled the 1979 Islamic Revolution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Miller said the suspect then pulled a knife on Andy, attempted to approach the home again, and ultimately drove off in pursuit of the daughter, who had already fled the scene.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Beck got his glove over the wall to make the grab, spun around and ran off the field smiling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nuttiness of Niontay’s guest verse on the former comes across like a kid who just ran off with someone’s bike.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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Schiller's brother and sister booked an air ambulance, grabbed their brother and bolted out of Miami, heading north -- not a minute too soon.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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After which, Mara begrudgingly bolted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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An unknown woman, whom Dennis told authorities was a prostitute, got out of the car's passenger side while the Kia continued to flee slowly.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Officers followed the car to 18th Avenue near Oak Street, where the car finally stopped and a passenger got out and fled on foot.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Leatherman ran toward two juvenile bystanders while Selmer ran toward downtown Emmitsburg, according to documents.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Administration officials labeled Good and Pretti domestic terrorists and said Good, who was also behind the wheel of her car when shot, was trying to run officers over.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Ran away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20away. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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