1
as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in leaving
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
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Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Williams was taken to Blount County Detention Facility, in Maryville, Tennessee, and prosecutors brought an additional charge against him for escaping federal custody.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.—
Andrew Winston,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Dec. 2024
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Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported that in Panama the first flights of these migrants included Christians fleeing persecution in Iran and Chinese nationals seeking asylum.—
Jack Herrera,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Despite his longevity, Antonio’s impending departure is the best move for both parties, with head coach Graham Potter aiming to kickstart a new era in 2025-26.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Neither Stevens nor Christopher are listed on the Heat’s roster for summer league, likely indicating their departures.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2025
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The going may be tough, but fans haven’t given up on women’s basketball in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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The Lynx have been the league's best team this season, and Napheesa Collier has been the top MVP contender in the early going.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Enlist the help of a running coach.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Nikolaj Ehlers: Expecting an exit, but the door might not be shut There are two schools of thought on Toews’ impact on Ehlers’ future.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The former Chicago Cubs outfielder will return to Wrigley Field Friday for the first time since his controversial exit in 2004, after reuniting with the organization in January at the Cubs Convention.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Imperial adds entry doors on both the left and right side for more convenient ingress/egress for each of the two campers on the full-size bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 June 2025
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Tommy Chong, an assistant principal at two of the schools on the dead end, told the group that the school needed the dead end for ingress and egress, especially given an upcoming renovation of the gym.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
11 June 2025
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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