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
Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Woman faceplants running away from bison.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The one who wouldn’t stop running away?
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—Gerald Herbert, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The shooter drew a gun and shot the victim before running away, police said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Dozens of commuters fled down the platform, running away from the shots.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away, according to police.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Woman faceplants running away from bison.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The one who wouldn’t stop running away?
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—Gerald Herbert, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
The shooter drew a gun and shot the victim before running away, police said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Dozens of commuters fled down the platform, running away from the shots.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Noun
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Sandro Tonali has been heavily linked with a move and there is a decent possibility of the Italian leaving, but only if a club can meet the significant overall cost required, which very few can.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The Hauler has no cab (essentially a self-driving platform) and is designed for 40-foot and 53-foot shipping containers and runs dock-to-dock—unloading at the destination rather than dropping a trailer and leaving.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Haiti continues to stand before far larger powers — culturally, economically, politically — without retreating.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
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The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The liveried doormen hop to it like tree frogs, as if your every arrival and departure were a matter of the utmost urgency and significance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Savage, though, was particularly emotional when discussing the eventual departure of shortstop and back-to-back Big Ten player of the year Roch Cholowsky, who is widely expected to be a first-round pick.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Between 2012 and 2015, Perry was also convicted of assault likely to cause great bodily injury, domestic violence, possession of ammunition as a felon and fleeing from police in Sacramento County, according to the criminal complaint.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS GOLDEN STATE EXODUS — Californians fleeing to red states are driving up home prices and rents in their new cities, data shows.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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How about flying a chopper over the Great Barrier Reef from the on-site helipad?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Brands are doubling down on the sophisticated halter in a range of forms, proving the former going-out staple now has far more versatility.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Atlanta struggled to find its footing offensively, shooting 4-of-14 from the field in the early going.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as reorganization or a wage-earner plan, is best suited for people with a steady income who need structured help getting out of substantial debt.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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