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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
Charley Ross, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Pick up small children: Don’t let kids run away from the bear.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Thorne is coming off the back of the runaway success of Netflix’s Adolescence, which has become the streamer’s third most popular English-language show of all time in the space of just a few weeks.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which pose risks of thermal runaway, this company’s materials provide thermal stability and superior safety.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The You season 5 ending explained—here’s what happens to Joe
The show’s final episode, and the tenth from season 5, sees Joe and Bronte—a central love interest and obsession of Joe’s this season played by Madeline Brewer—run away together.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Pick up small children: Don’t let kids run away from the bear.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Trump officials also accuse the higher education sector of abusing the student loan system, invoking perennial complaints about runaway tuition and spiraling debt.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Thorne is coming off the back of the runaway success of Netflix’s Adolescence, which has become the streamer’s third most popular English-language show of all time in the space of just a few weeks.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
Police believe that the teen, who was a frequent runaway and the mother to an 11-month-old baby, was staying at the home with Gress and his domestic partner, 37-year-old Michelle Brandes.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which pose risks of thermal runaway, this company’s materials provide thermal stability and superior safety.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
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Behind the Tigers’ strong start is Gleyber Torres’ subtle leadership Cade Cunningham, Pistons can’t escape growing pains that come with NBA playoffs Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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While they were gone, the tiny dog escaped and sprinted off into the wilderness.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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April 2025 The Hermit: April invites you to retreat inward, Gemini.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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When the volume of disruption outpaces clarity, managers retreat into operational survival mode and teams follow.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there has also been rampant speculation that Styles could be the latest marquee WWE star to jump ship to AEW.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Obviously the rampant physical comedy benefits from a lot of special effects and stunts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Perez was an extra-bases machine in the Royals’ doubleheader sweep of the Rockies at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the UFC's brass decided to cut ties with Alexander and three others in the latest roster sweep.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The pair then flee into the building’s stairwell, but a wounded, knife-wielding Jimenez follows hot on their tails and another struggle ensues that ends as the victim succumbs to his wounds.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Six months later, in May 2024, CNN published footage from a security camera at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles showing Ventura fleeing a room, only to be attacked by Combs, who is seen wearing a white towel around his waist and socks.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and these next four rounds will fly by with prospects hoping a dream calls their name to join them.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Conerly and several family members flew from Seattle to the other Washington.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vascular dementia is often linked to uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or strokes.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Plus, any uncontrolled disease is a drain on society’s resources and will end up costing anyone who pays for health insurance, since higher healthcare use for anyone means higher premiums for everyone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Somewhat surprisingly, the series didn’t feature any true blowouts.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Generally, trainers, and especially that rare subset of Triple Crown trainers, are deathly shy of blowouts six days before a big, tough race like the Derby.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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