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
Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
And the 1993 Oscar for the very specific category of best five seconds of walking in the background of a scene goes to DiCaprio in a runaway (or walkaway).
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
Wednesday frees Fester, and neither of them think to close the cell door behind them, so the zombie roomie also breaks free, creating the distraction Thornhill needs to run away from security herself.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
And that's where the runaway train of an idea hit a few speed bumps.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 27 July 2025
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Verb
But it's believed that many of the children were runaways who had been missing for between 10 days to more than a year, news channel Local 12 reported.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
And the 1993 Oscar for the very specific category of best five seconds of walking in the background of a scene goes to DiCaprio in a runaway (or walkaway).
—Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Adjective
Started again and took off, running away with a 48-18 blowout of the Commanders.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
Wednesday frees Fester, and neither of them think to close the cell door behind them, so the zombie roomie also breaks free, creating the distraction Thornhill needs to run away from security herself.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Saito and co-owner John Gamble first opened the 12-seat Wesley Heights location last September after seeing runaway success with their Katsu Kart food truck.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
And that's where the runaway train of an idea hit a few speed bumps.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaway
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Both eateries are open to the public, making this a great place to escape from the heat of the day while peeking inside the incredible interior of this historic building.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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What does this have to do with the series’ opening scene, in which nurse Melvin (Dan Fogler, whose recognizability counts as an early spoiler) escapes from a burning apartment, unable to save his mother?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Previous to Trump’s statement, four former directors of Intel published a commentary exclusive to Fortune, saying the company was likely to retreat as America’s chips champion.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As the climate warms and destabilizes systems in parts of Alaska, experts said the threat from this type of flooding is not becoming more common, in part because glaciers are retreating.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Citing concerns over online doxxing and officers’ safety, many ICE agents have begun wearing balaclavas and neck gaiters to cover their faces while conducting immigration sweeps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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Though frowned upon by watchdogs as a temporary solution to fiscal problems, Johnson administration officials have made clear TIF sweeps will continue, with little pushback from the council.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Bryan expressed admiration for Texas Democratic lawmakers, who’d fled their state in order to prevent their colleagues from being able to pass the new maps.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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As Texas Republicans convened for a second special session to move forward with a new congressional map deleting five Democratic seats, opposition-party lawmakers who’d fled the state were expected to return and oppose it — encouraged by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Executing the heists: 'special ops tactical team' On Feb. 1, 2023, five Chilean nationals flew from the Los Angeles airport to the Detroit area.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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In June, my children and I flew from Singapore to Texas to visit family.—
Monica Pitrelli,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Indeed, of the roughly 500 uncontrolled blazes in Canada, 305 were being monitored.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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According to the Texas Invasive Species Institute, snail damage in uncontrolled fields can be as high as 100 percent for rice seedlings in the germinating stage.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His Monday meeting in the Oval Office with Zelensky will likely reveal an evolution in their relationship, and Trump’s view of Putin, since their ghastly February blowout.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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Other revenue surprised, too, with blowout growth of 29.8% to €780 million, thanks to more maintenance (MRO) and BA Holidays revenue.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Runaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaway. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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