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
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
In Game 1 on Thursday, Eaton recorded 4 home runs, 2 by Erin Jacinto, to run away from the Falcons 10-0 in 5 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hernandez Rivas, a runaway from Riverside County, had been reported missing in April 2024 from her family’s home in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
—Jessica Schaldebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The driver responsible for the crash — who drove a white Jeep, ran away from the scene and headed north on Vista del Mar.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
In Game 1 on Thursday, Eaton recorded 4 home runs, 2 by Erin Jacinto, to run away from the Falcons 10-0 in 5 innings.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
Adjective
The thing that is hard — as someone who lives in Georgia — is that the unions have never really been successful with runaway productions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile, the unceasing churn of clothing, footwear and accessories depletes soils, poisons the water, pollutes the air, drives deforestation, accelerates biodiversity loss and generates runaway planet-warming emissions that undermine brands’ lofty environmental ambitions.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Noun
Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hernandez Rivas, a runaway from Riverside County, had been reported missing in April 2024 from her family’s home in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
—Jessica Schaldebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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On March 15th, while Hitler spoke from a palace balcony to hundreds of thousands of ecstatic Austrians, Heidi’s father planned escapes for his family.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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After a few years, Turner could probably escape his standstill by quitting the board, and press to axe Levin and ascend to CEO.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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The Wolves will retreat to their corner, bandage some wounds and aim to actually come out swinging Friday after cowering in the corner for the bulk of Game 2.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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As Elliot retreats from the devastating reality of his illness, father and daughter are forced to confront the unspoken truths between them.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Amid rampant social media speculation, a spokesperson for the investment company has said that Fidelity is actually growing and that the changes to its technology and product operating model are not about cutting costs.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Billboards strike me as an obvious metonym for our rampant consumerism, but maybe that, too, is only half the picture.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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So did the Boston Red Sox, who pulled off a 4-0 win to complete their first series sweep of the season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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That swing propelled the Rockies to a 6-2 win over the Mets on Thursday at Coors Field, avoiding a sweep and snapping a six-game losing streak.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Velasco said families have fled to nearby towns, where many now take refuge in a soccer field.—
Megan Janetsky,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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The suspect also shot a woman, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, before fleeing the scene, according to police.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The little girl was holding her mom’s hand when the bullets started flying outside the Southern Blvd.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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For now, though, SLS is the only rocket powerful enough and certified to fly Orion to the moon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Reduce blood pressure in people with uncontrolled but treated hypertension.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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But there is some concern about how the infection might manifest if contracted by someone with uncontrolled HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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The Aces, who were coming off a 33-point blowout opening day loss to Phoenix on Saturday, scored 33 of their points in the third quarter and that’s when the wheels fell off for the Sparks.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Any number of other Knicks played the hero, willing the team to a gutsy victory, showing sudden grit after so many easy blowouts.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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