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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2
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
Desiree Evans, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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
The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 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
Verb
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
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
The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Noun
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Investigators never found footage of her leaving, according to the outlets, and her body has not been recovered.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The need at right-back feels more pressing, with Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth leaving, and Tino Livramento’s future uncertain.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Noun
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The pound eased against major currencies as speculation mounted that Starmer was going to set out a timetable for his departure.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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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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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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The Orange also dominated possession in the early goings, holding the ball for 69 percent of the first half and completing 307 passes versus Japan’s 130 passes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Claybon, who portrays Martin Richardson in the daytime drama, says the birthday celebration doubled as a going-away party and was filled with a mixture of emotions.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Cendejas said Wahab needs to focus her time on getting out to voters in the district while the state Legislature is in recess between July and August.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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Stewart surrendered a solo homer to Brooks Lee before getting out of the ninth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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