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
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Ole Miss racked up 694 total yards in last year’s runaway.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
The Rangers scored two more goals in the final five minutes to run away with a 4-0 win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2025
Robinson is Henry, a runaway slave from a plantation in southern Texas; Quijada is Carlos, a former medic in the Mexican army who rescues Henry from drowning in the Rio Grande but remains suspicious of him.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The case was initially investigated as a missing person/runaway.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Ole Miss racked up 694 total yards in last year’s runaway.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Little does Simon know, Julia is planning to meet Henry and run away.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
The Rangers scored two more goals in the final five minutes to run away with a 4-0 win.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
This isn't just a five-star quarterback fizzling in the face of runaway expectations.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2025
Robinson is Henry, a runaway slave from a plantation in southern Texas; Quijada is Carlos, a former medic in the Mexican army who rescues Henry from drowning in the Rio Grande but remains suspicious of him.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runaway
Verb
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Methane has been measured escaping from crevices in the seabed at a high rate as the region warms at unprecedented rates, according to a paper published in Nature Communications.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israeli forces began pulling back from the coastal highway into Gaza city overnight after the Cabinet approval of the ceasefire, which requires troops to retreat to a buffer zone.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the Arctic has warmed four times faster than the rest of the world, sea ice is rapidly retreating.—
Nell Lewis,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their testimony reflects the rampant enthusiasm among businesses about the advent of AI—signaled also by the immense investments being poured into its adoption.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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His administration claims crime in those cities is rampant, despite statistics not always backing that up.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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And Florida did just about everything right on Saturday to complete the homestand sweep.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays retaliated in the Pacific Northwest with 21 runs during an impressive three-game sweep in May.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Madagascar’s president has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in weeks of worldwide Gen Z unrest.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2023 Texas Rangers lost here on the final day of the regular season, which forced them to fly across the country and start the playoffs on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Following a medical evaluation, Alaska Airlines said its crew was cleared to fly, and the aircraft continued on after a 90-minute delay.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike Starlink’s self-burning design, uncontrolled debris from defunct satellites and rocket stages could survive atmospheric reentry and land on Earth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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These warnings come during a period of persistently dry weather, accompanied by gusty winds, which significantly increases the risk of uncontrolled wildfire spread.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many of the games in the series have been blowouts, and Boise State jumped to a 10-0 lead Saturday night while stifling New Mexico’s offense, which had one first down in the first quarter.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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These days, softer blowouts with a hint of curl are her default.—
Anneke Knot,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Runaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runaway. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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