RUNAWAYS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

runaways

noun

plural of runaway

as in conquests

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Recent Examples of runaways Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Less than a month after Wilson took office, after the city conducted a series of sweeps of homeless encampments, Seattle DSA issued a statement accusing her of betraying the will of voters.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Boise State Political Science Professor Jaclyn Kettler noted similar sweeps in District 26 (Blaine, Jerome and Lincoln counties) and District 27 (parts of Bannock County).

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of sweeps

Noun

Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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There are also facials if your skin is feeling the altitude, plus a full-service salon offering manicures, pedicures, blowouts, and other ways to treat yourself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The Altior’s drivetrain reportedly allows tank turns, crab walking, and stability control following tire blowouts.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of romps

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This version, made with pumpkin instead of chocolate, captures that fall pumpkin-pie-spice feeling.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Indoor and outdoor captures are clear and well-exposed, including a shot of my dark gray cat, Pixel, with the sun coming in through the window behind him.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

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