1
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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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
Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Metcalf then put his hands on Anthony, who pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf once in the chest and then ran away, the witness said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
For all the talk of a runaway executive, Congress still has the power of the purse.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Daniel Osman Vasquez Mejia was taken into custody by the Collin County Sheriff's Office on a charge of harboring a runaway.
—Aaron A. Bedoya, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Verb
Six months before the January 2025 fires, directed ChatGPT to generate an image of a burning forest, a bunch of people running away from it, with people in poverty trying to get past a gigantic gate with dollar signs on it.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Metcalf then put his hands on Anthony, who pulled out a knife, stabbed Metcalf once in the chest and then ran away, the witness said.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Adjective
His immune system, no longer overwhelmed by runaway viral replication, then regained the upper hand and finished the virus off on its own.
—Elie Dolgin, IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2026
For all the talk of a runaway executive, Congress still has the power of the purse.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Noun
When Galvin went to the South Elgin Police Department on May 8 to file a missing person report, she was told her daughter was probably a runaway.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Daniel Osman Vasquez Mejia was taken into custody by the Collin County Sheriff's Office on a charge of harboring a runaway.
—Aaron A. Bedoya, USA Today, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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The Padres still needed another bounce to go their way in the eighth when Juan Soto lined into an inning-ending double play with two runners on to allow Jason Adam to escape the eighth unscathed.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Seeking a brief escape from the public grief that had engulfed her family, 34-year-old Jackie retreated to the White House family quarters and found the British royal entertaining her young son.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Now, like in the Octagon, everyone has retreated to their corners.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The report fueled rampant speculation as fans scrambled to scrutinized the duo's interactions in interviews and on the red carpet.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Lawmakers had previously given state health officials the authority to conduct visits to the facility, and the Adams County Health Department launched an investigation into the facility earlier this year after immigrant advocates alleged that gastrointestinal illness was rampant.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice for Vegas, finding the net for the first time since Game 1 of the Western Conference Final sweep of Presidents’ Trophy winner Colorado.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Twenty-nine of its 32 victories this season are sweeps.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
Verb
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These seven episodes chronicle Louis’s seduction, his tumultuous affair with Lestat, Claudia’s turning, and Louis and Claudia’s attempt to murder their maker and escape a violent home life by fleeing to Europe.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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Footage that circulated on social media appeared to capture festivalgoers fleeing from the shots as chaos erupted.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the majority of pancreatic cancers occur when genetic mutations trigger uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas, eventually forming tumors.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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But over time, skipped doses can lead to uncontrolled blood pressure, which can damage your heart and blood vessels.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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The Atlanta Dream scored 109 points, the second-highest total in franchise history, in a dominant 109-77 blowout of the Washington Mystics at Gateway Center Arena.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Trump, in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, sought to push back against market sentiment after a blowout US jobs report for May spurred bets that the Fed’s next move will be a rate hike to keep inflation in check.—
Tony Czuczka,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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