as in leaving
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1
as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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Recent Examples of running away
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Officers found a gun Powell discarded into bushes while running away.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, though, Towns is the one to blame for the Knicks not running away with the conference, which the owner of the team clearly thought they were poised to do.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Everyone, including Zeah, could be seen running away.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Officers found a gun Powell discarded into bushes while running away.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, though, Towns is the one to blame for the Knicks not running away with the conference, which the owner of the team clearly thought they were poised to do.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Everyone, including Zeah, could be seen running away.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Noun
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Enriquez said, even with Noem leaving, his work continues to monitor for federal agents in Chicago and prepare for future operations.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kyle leaving is an upset for both his allies and the audience.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though mostly ground-dwelling and preferring to run, pheasants can perch to avoid predators and reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour when escaping danger.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In the third quarter, after taking a tumble, Green reached out and grabbed the ankle of a retreating Jabari Smith Jr.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, the ice sheet has been retreating from the grounding line in the most vulnerable regions at a rate of more than 170 square miles per year.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yamaha joins a wave of major corporations fleeing California, including Tesla, In-N-Out and Chevron, citing costly regulations and unfavorable business conditions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Despite concerns about wealthy New Yorkers fleeing our city, the real exodus is happening in the middle.—
Gary LaBarbera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Keep reading to discover all the best fashion sneaker collaborations to scoop up this spring—they’re already flying.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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According to Diio by Cirium data, the airline is flying more than 1,100 flights at the airport this month.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The seniors all returned to the game in the late going, thanks to the lopsided score.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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That level of anticipation — highly unusual for a March 6 matchup featuring one team that is well outside playoff contention — seemed to throw off both teams’ shooters in the early going.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The video shows Abdullah walking away from a police officer who approached him after getting out of an unmarked patrol car.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This time around, Adebayo would like a repeat, but by getting out of the play-in portion of the postseason bracket.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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