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as in ejecting
to drive or force out
the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again
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as in flying
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us
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Recent Examples of running off
Video shows the horse attached to the carriage running off.
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Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The day after a rainstorm, take a walk around your lawn and identify low spots with standing water or evidence of paths where excess water is running off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
As Louderback was running off the field, he was told by several people, including MU coach Bob Stull, that there had been a fifth down.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The water running off the farm tested thousands of times higher than federal drinking water standards for forever chemicals.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Rivas was 13 when she was last seen by her family earlier that month, prior to running off for the second time.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
That allows water to soak in more effectively instead of running off — a real benefit in suburban yards where soil compaction is common.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
By loosening that structure, dandelions help rainwater penetrate deeper rather than running off the surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
This will allow rain to soak down into the aquifers, instead of running off into storm drains and into the ocean.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The day after a rainstorm, take a walk around your lawn and identify low spots with standing water or evidence of paths where excess water is running off.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
As Louderback was running off the field, he was told by several people, including MU coach Bob Stull, that there had been a fifth down.
—Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The water running off the farm tested thousands of times higher than federal drinking water standards for forever chemicals.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
Rivas was 13 when she was last seen by her family earlier that month, prior to running off for the second time.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
That allows water to soak in more effectively instead of running off — a real benefit in suburban yards where soil compaction is common.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
By loosening that structure, dandelions help rainwater penetrate deeper rather than running off the surface.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
This will allow rain to soak down into the aquifers, instead of running off into storm drains and into the ocean.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running off
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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And days earlier, three US F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, with all crew members ejecting safely.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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The current population is a result of the toads escaping or being released by importers during the 1950s and ‘60s, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Anthony Maglione was flying from Pittsburgh to Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, via Philadelphia on March 16 and started having issues soon after his first flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors have said conspirators in the alleged plot discussed flying drones loaded with explosives over the event and then shooting into the fleeing crowd.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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In addition to a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer in a motor vehicle, the man also faces a misdemeanor battery charge, according to online Ada County Jail records.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
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The evidence included surveillance video of Anthony fleeing the bleachers after the stabbing, body camera footage of his confession during arrest and photographs of the knife used.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
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That may help to explain why premium spirits brands are not retreating in the face of no-and-low.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The second man pulled out a gun and shot the first man multiple times before running away, police said.—
Desiree Evans,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Running off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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