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
Grace Byron, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Police said that the man, later identified as Kneeland, 24, ran away.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
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
But the song also shows her fighting to find compromise, and to resist the urge to run away from his love.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2025
Police said that the man, later identified as Kneeland, 24, ran away.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
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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When officers began to chase him, Rustrian turned off his car’s lights to try to escape police.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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As climate change causes sea ice to retreat and the melting zone to expand, these microbes are expected to add more nitrogen to the ocean.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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Although Ukraine for now is still maintaining a defense, the fall of Pokrovsk would be one of the most serious defeats Ukraine has suffered since March, when its troops were forced to retreat from Russia's Kursk region.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This could make for an intriguing shootout between Maye and Baker Mayfield, who is playing the best ball of his career and has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off to a 6-2 start despite rampant injuries along his offensive line and wide receiving unit.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Comparisons to the work of the Coen brothers were rampant and not always positive.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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 airline said customers looking for a refund on any flight can get one, even if flying basic economy or with a non-refundable ticket.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The trailer, soundtracked by a lilting piano melody, reveals the basic premise of the film, which focuses on a young boy named Arco from a distant and peaceful future, where humans live in the sky and use rainbow suits to fly through the air.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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However, caffeine-sensitive individuals or those with uncontrolled blood pressure should exercise more caution.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Charlotte will have had two days off after a blowout loss at Miami.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Minnesota women’s basketball team had its second straight blowout to open the season, beating Manhattan 99-36 on Friday at Williams Arena.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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