1
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in sweep
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of run away
Sean Neumann, People.com, 10 May 2025
While Liverpool has run away with the EPL, Arsenal has been the best of a tight bunch of teams battling for second.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The women's basketball season began on May 16 and runs through October, concluding with the WNBA Finals
Comments
The runaway hype train for the WNBA is nonstop.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 May 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
And she’s found her final candidate in the form of a talented young transgender runaway.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for run away
Verb
Assuming the boy had simply run away from home, the Tarons expected Luc to be back soon.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 10 May 2025
While Liverpool has run away with the EPL, Arsenal has been the best of a tight bunch of teams battling for second.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Adjective
She is currently listed as a runaway juvenile who is endangered.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The women's basketball season began on May 16 and runs through October, concluding with the WNBA Finals
Comments
The runaway hype train for the WNBA is nonstop.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 21 May 2025
Noun
When a deal goes bad, Bebo escapes with Lola (Fabiola Brown), a wealthy runaway.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
And she’s found her final candidate in the form of a talented young transgender runaway.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for run away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
-
Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
The focus shifts to Santino and Rosa, who quickly find that the initial euphoria of escaping routines doesn’t protect against relationship struggles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
Escape Manhattan's relentless energy by retreating to a luxe hotel in Brooklyn.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
-
The project represents the state’s largest effort to date to address the environmental problems plaguing the Salton Sea, which has been steadily retreating and leaving growing stretches of dusty lake bottom exposed to the desert winds.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Adjective
-
From waking our brains up 100 times a night to doubling our risk of developing Alzheimer's disease to triggering rampant inflammation, chronic stress is one of the most biologically disruptive forces in modern life.—
Michael Franco
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
-
Would Washington wait until AI harms were rampant and entrenched before responding?—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
Regularly sweep, mop properly with clean water and mop heads, and use a squeegee after showers to reduce buildup and maintain a sparkling finish.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
-
Coming off a surprising three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium, the Angels (21-25) have won four in a row to start a seven-game trip.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
-
The cruel politics of South Carolina lawmakers are harming families and destroying a health care system as more and more providers flee the state.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
-
Three Yale professors who study fascism are fleeing the U.S.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
-
Books about fictional weddings fly off the shelves of bookstores, too.—
Lian Dolan,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
-
Classic facial movements include smacking your lips, doing sucking motions, sticking your tongue out or against the inside of your cheek, grimacing, chewing, puffing out your cheeks and rapidly blinking your eyes, all in uncontrolled manners.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
-
Long story short, the uncontrolled airflow of a standard blow dryer can create tangles galore on loose to tight curl patterns while the nozzle detachment used to create a smooth blowout effect does away with curls entirely.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
Noun
-
The removable cover is waterproof and machine-washable—a big plus for any late-night diaper blowouts.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
-
Combine your new color and a fresh blowout, and your hairstyle will look better than ever.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share