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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
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
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In safety-critical tests, large pouch cells incorporating the new electrolyte passed nail penetration and thermal runaway challenges, demonstrating their resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Lyon County deputies began their investigation as authorities placed the girl’s name into the National Crime Information Center as a runaway/missing person and called in Lyon County detectives to track down the child.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 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
Town & Country ON MY RADAR Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger were runaway favorites.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
In safety-critical tests, large pouch cells incorporating the new electrolyte passed nail penetration and thermal runaway challenges, demonstrating their resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
The girl had been reported missing and was listed as a runaway, officials said, the station reported.
—Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
Lyon County deputies began their investigation as authorities placed the girl’s name into the National Crime Information Center as a runaway/missing person and called in Lyon County detectives to track down the child.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 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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Floors would get a quick sweep with areas that required heavier foot traffic being more thoroughly cleaned and perhaps even mopped daily.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Sheila Chepkirui, the 2024 NYCM champion, wrapped up the Kenyan podium sweep of the women’s pro race.—
Bette Canter,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three were sprawling refugee camps near el-Fasher that have emptied as RSF troops advanced, with most people fleeing into el-Fasher or nearby towns.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The film, written by Barbosa alongside Werner Salles, is set in 1695 and sees a family of slaves organize a rebellion to flee in search of the utopian Quilombo dos Palmares following a call from the spiritual helm.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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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