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 run away
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Riverside County sheriff’s officials have said about 5,000 to 6,000 children run away or go missing each year in the county.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
Just as technology has removed physical barriers in casting, runaway production, co-productions and global streaming have erased borders for audiences.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hernandez Rivas, a runaway from Riverside County, had been reported missing in April 2024 from her family’s home in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
—Jessica Schaldebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Both men in the car got out through the passenger side door and ran away.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Riverside County sheriff’s officials have said about 5,000 to 6,000 children run away or go missing each year in the county.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Adjective
This kind of runaway growth in search of virality is typical of family influencing, Latifi writes.
—Kristen Martin, The Atlantic, 13 May 2026
Just as technology has removed physical barriers in casting, runaway production, co-productions and global streaming have erased borders for audiences.
—Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.
—Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hernandez Rivas, a runaway from Riverside County, had been reported missing in April 2024 from her family’s home in Lake Elsinore, Calif.
—Jessica Schaldebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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Joao Gomes, one of the few current players to escape the wrath of disgruntled supporters, lingered on the pitch after his team-mates had left following a brief, post-match lap of appreciation.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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There might be a fight to escape, but even those few who crawl over rocks and grit and sand to reach terra firma find their surroundings changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Just as people must eventually retreat from outdoor living spaces—whether a porch, lawn, or patio—and head indoors, so too must our things.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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In an attempt to spark inspiration for a new Little Death origin story, Kris pays a visit to the present-day Billy, played by a regal, knowing Gillian Anderson, who retreated from public life after that first installment and whom Kris hopes to persuade to appear in her reboot.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Even before auditions started, there’s been rampant speculation about who might wield Bond’s Walther PPK, with everyone from Jacob Elordi to Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson rumored to be in contention for the role.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Dalila Santiago, a close friend and leader in López’s movement, said after rampant impunity in Honduras, Fúnez’s detention came as a shock.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Starter Anthony Kay helped the Sox complete a three-game sweep, allowing two runs over a career-high six-plus innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The Braves have won four in a row and go for a sweep of the three-game series Thursday night.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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That night, both the President and his wife periodically fled upstairs to check on their most beloved son, the eleven-year-old Willie, sick with a fever that would kill him two weeks later.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Prosecutors said that bystanders dialed 911 during the attack, but McHenry fled the scene, the outlet reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The little girl was holding her mom’s hand when the bullets started flying outside the Southern Blvd.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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For now, though, SLS is the only rocket powerful enough and certified to fly Orion to the moon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Reduce blood pressure in people with uncontrolled but treated hypertension.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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But there is some concern about how the infection might manifest if contracted by someone with uncontrolled HIV or another condition that compromises the immune system.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The blowout was a combination of the Pistons’ offensive deficiencies catching up with them their defensive intensity disappearing.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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His Saturday-night blowout in Amsterdam officially kicked off the first Harry tour season since his record-breaking Love On Tour signed off in July 2023 — an unthinkably long layoff for the ultimate mega–pop crowd-crusher.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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