1
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl
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as in sweep
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Recent Examples of run away
Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The first KPop Demon Hunters released earlier this year in August, and its runaway international success was a surprise even to the studios.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
The woman was arrested on felony and misdemeanor drug charges, and a misdemeanor charge of hiding a child runaway since the older boy had fled from Department of Children’s Services custody on May 30.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The suspect ran away but was found and taken into custody.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.
—Brandi D. Addison, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Barnett’s wife spotted the runaway monkey as a blur of fur crossing near a highway exit ramp late Monday afternoon.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The first KPop Demon Hunters released earlier this year in August, and its runaway international success was a surprise even to the studios.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
For example, certified batteries are built to stop thermal runaway, the chain reaction that can start because of an electrical short or mechanical damage to the battery and lead to the temperature increasing out of control.
—Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2025
The woman was arrested on felony and misdemeanor drug charges, and a misdemeanor charge of hiding a child runaway since the older boy had fled from Department of Children’s Services custody on May 30.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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Austin Abrams stars as a scuba diver who, while searching for his father’s (Josh Brolin) body, gets swallowed and must find a way to escape.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Set in 1977, during Brazil’s military dictatorship, the thriller details Armando and his son in their efforts to escape the country in the midst of political turmoil.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gosling has a way of retreating into a silence more emotionally eloquent than the film’s occasionally clunky dialogue.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The protests in Iran began two weeks ago in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, but have since spiraled into wider demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime, which has ruled the country since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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The protests, which began on December 28 as demonstrations in Tehran’s bazaars over rampant inflation, have since spread to more than 100 cities, posing the biggest challenge to the Iranian regime in years.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Marshall, who came off the bench and scored 30 points, was one of the biggest reasons the Mavericks avoided a regular-season series sweep by the Wizards.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last month, more than 30 people, including prominent basketball figures such as Portland Trail Blazers head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, were arrested in a gambling sweep that rocked the NBA.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The tanker, Bella 1, had renamed itself Marinera and registered under the Russian flag after fleeing the region, according to an intelligence report from AI maritime analytics firm Windward.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead of stopping to help the victim, the driver fled from the area.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The self-flying camera is equipped with a 4K camera capable of recording at up to 100 frames per second.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That winter, the concrete spillway collapsed in one section during massive storms, prompting the evacuation of 188,000 people as water raged uncontrolled into the river below, and concerns grew that part of the dam might fail.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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This produces a firm, inorganic-rich SEI that curbs excessive electrolyte loss and uncontrolled SEI thickening.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Razorbacks overcame a six-point hole at halftime with the Red Raiders and battled back from 21 points down to the Cougars to escape a blowout.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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Elias Lindholm, who left Saturday’s blowout as a precaution because of a nagging injury, was back in the lineup.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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