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 running away
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
When match officials placed a more-than-three-foot-tall trophy in the middle of the ring, Ali grabbed it and feigned running away with it.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The 2025 regular season has been one of the most lopsided ones in NWSL history at the top, with the Kansas City Current running away with the Shield, 14 points ahead of second-place Washington Spirit.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Videos circulating online showed the gruesome scene as Kirk slumped over, and people ducked to the ground before running away and huddling in nearby buildings.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees have also shared video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other one is connected to civilization and is about constantly running away, going to places.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Video from Deir al-Balah showed people running away from a large plume of smoke.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Pope stabbed himself in the neck before running away, Ghannam said.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
When match officials placed a more-than-three-foot-tall trophy in the middle of the ring, Ali grabbed it and feigned running away with it.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The 2025 regular season has been one of the most lopsided ones in NWSL history at the top, with the Kansas City Current running away with the Shield, 14 points ahead of second-place Washington Spirit.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Videos circulating online showed the gruesome scene as Kirk slumped over, and people ducked to the ground before running away and huddling in nearby buildings.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees have also shared video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other one is connected to civilization and is about constantly running away, going to places.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Video from Deir al-Balah showed people running away from a large plume of smoke.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Verb
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Produced by Pallas Film and View Master Films, the movie follows a hen who, after escaping from a chicken farm, finds refuge in the courtyard of a crumbling restaurant.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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After escaping the vehicle, the driver died at the scene, according to the release.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Later, half of them mime shooting the others, who are retreating with their hands up.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mike Bailey delivered a superkick to Dax Harwood, and Kevin Knight hit Cash Wheeler with a dropkick, sending FTR and Stokely retreating and ending the chaotic confrontation.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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His leaving, then, would provide the ideal opportunity for Dora to tell her parents what happened.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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The silent treatment and leaving are equally damaging, if not worse, to a relationship.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The person signaling to the others with their flashlight began shooting at the correctional officers from a line of trees across the street before fleeing.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell faces fleeing and eluding, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prior to the official announcement on Tuesday, footage circulating on social media showed a bright object flying over Puerto Rico.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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In a separate incident in Oslo, police arrested two foreign nationals for flying drones over a restricted area.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Rehabilitation A week after Manes’ departure, Johnson posted the image of himself posing with Bukele and their families in front of a Christmas tree.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Those cuts may see the departure of similar numbers of full-time equivalents as in the past two rounds – approximately 500 and 1,500.—
Chris Sellers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Use your self-cleaning setting regularly to prevent messes from stacking up and getting out of control.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is human just like the rest of us, admitting retirement sees the famed sprinter now getting out of breath after walking up the stairs.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While this is a bane to many gardeners (bolting often renders plants bitter, woody, and inedible), in this strife also lies opportunity for those gardeners aiming toward environmental stewardship.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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This does not mean bolting on new features to your existing products, nor hiring an AI person here or there.—
Barry Libert,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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