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 runaway
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Ole Miss racked up 694 total yards in last year’s runaway.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
At first, the chimps ran away from her.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
The former child actor, who got his breakthrough role in 1997's Soul Food at age 13, was diagnosed with Castleman disease not long after the film became a runaway hit.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The case was initially investigated as a missing person/runaway.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Ole Miss racked up 694 total yards in last year’s runaway.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Bolding asks, prompting his daughter to scream and run away, going into the room next to them.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
At first, the chimps ran away from her.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
This doomsday scenario is known as the Kessler syndrome, named after the American astrophysicist Donald Kessler, who in 1976 began circulating his first notices at NASA about possible runaway orbital debris.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
The former child actor, who got his breakthrough role in 1997's Soul Food at age 13, was diagnosed with Castleman disease not long after the film became a runaway hit.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaway
Verb
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Lammens was perhaps fortunate to escape sanction then (Stuart Atwell booked the forward for diving), but this was a valuable occasion ahead of tougher tests, beginning at Anfield.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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On autopilot The NGC Cinema-Grand Blanc Trillium, about three-quarters of a mile away on Holly Road, became a triage and reunification site for church members who escaped the attack.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unwind by one of two pools, retreat to a private cabana, or stroll along the expansive stretch of pristine beachfront.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Together, these moves position China as a responsible power at the very moment others are retreating.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His arrest and subsequent trial blew it over like a house of cards, though, tarnishing Combs' reputation with claims of domestic abuse, intimidation and rampant drug use.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fuzzy thinking is rampant today!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All nine winners of those (remember, there have been three three-game sweeps) all advanced.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Saturday night’s sweep of the state series was even sweeter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bundy was initially arrested fleeing a patrol car.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Robbie, too, is trying to flee home.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Swift recorded the album during her behemoth Eras Tour, flying in and out of Sweden between stops to lay down tracks.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Opposition to the storage systems usually focuses on the possibility of thermal runaway, a chain reaction of uncontrolled heating that can lead to fire or an explosion.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to Healthline, lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled production of white blood cells called lymphocytes.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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And results have largely been mixed since Carson Wentz has taken over as the starter, winning a 48-10 blowout over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 and then losing a tight game in Ireland against the Pittsburgh Steelers.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Runaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaway. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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