1
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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2
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
After running off a 7-1 start in SEC play and sitting comfortably in most NCAA Tournament field projections, A&M will likely move to double-digit seed/bubble territory.
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American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
There was a whole person before the world got to know her who was living in a studio apartment in the East Village, throwing clothes on and running off to work.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Online complaints about his company repeatedly accuse it of running off with rents.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
These materials allow rain to soak into the soil through porous surfaces and gravel bases, rather than pooling or running off.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The Bruins' defense limited the Scarlet Knights (9-14, 1-11) to two 3-pointers in the first quarter, when UCLA led 26-6 after running off 16 straight points.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Residents should call Animal Control or authorities if coyotes exhibit concerning behavior like approaching pets, following people or not running off when harassed.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Charlotte is only 22-28 overall and still just 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, even after running off six in a row.
—Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Charlotte is only 22-28 overall and still just 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, even after running off six straight.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
American Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
There was a whole person before the world got to know her who was living in a studio apartment in the East Village, throwing clothes on and running off to work.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Online complaints about his company repeatedly accuse it of running off with rents.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
These materials allow rain to soak into the soil through porous surfaces and gravel bases, rather than pooling or running off.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
The Bruins' defense limited the Scarlet Knights (9-14, 1-11) to two 3-pointers in the first quarter, when UCLA led 26-6 after running off 16 straight points.
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Residents should call Animal Control or authorities if coyotes exhibit concerning behavior like approaching pets, following people or not running off when harassed.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Charlotte is only 22-28 overall and still just 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, even after running off six in a row.
—Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Charlotte is only 22-28 overall and still just 11th in the 15-team Eastern Conference, even after running off six straight.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running off
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One of the snowmobiles lost control and rolled several times, ejecting the driver from it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
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But a previous owner of the injection well noted in a report to the state that the well was missing a layer of cement that would help prevent the wastewater from escaping at shallow depths, where most drinking water sources exist, Plummer wrote in an email to oil division colleagues.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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So much for escaping the bubble.—
The Editors,
Outside,
13 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 561, sponsored by Hill and focused on blocking Boise from flying a Pride flag, was sent to the House’s amending order after a debate on the House floor.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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A number of the parents who witnessed that 2024 apology are flying in from around the country in hopes of securing a courtroom seat to watch Zuckerberg’s witness testimony.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ignoring or outright dismissing Black parents who seek options is not progress — or progressive.—
Darius Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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He has been charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest with a motor vehicle, and felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2026
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That evidence came in the form of a video recorded by the Venezuelan national's wife, who said her husband was shot in front of their family while fleeing ICE officers on foot.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The ability to sit face to face, to listen as much as to argue, to disagree without retreating into caricature is a prerequisite for meaningful action.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Defeat at Fort Necessity Washington then made the fateful decision to dig in and call for reinforcements instead of retreating in the face of inevitable French retaliation.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Americans — Tabitha and Tara Peterson, Cory Thiesse and Taylor Anderson-Heide — were chasing the rest of the match, never able to cobble together more than one point with their hammer.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the trend concerns mostly dramas, American actors are also chasing lighter material from Europe.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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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
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On the other hand, however, sometimes running away from your problems doesn’t solve them.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Running off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20off. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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