as in leaving
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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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Still others were escaping the horrors of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Josh Rojas tried to sacrifice him over to third, but his bunt went straight back to Orze, who threw to second base too late to catch the retreating Tolbert.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Similarly, retreating glaciers that form the Greenland Ice Sheet carve new valleys and reshape the physical geography, which will likely bring new challenges for the land mammals.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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More recently, Louise Trotter was creative director from February 2023 until her departure for Bottega Veneta in December 2024.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Following Hyunjin’s departure, the space opened to the public, allowing visitors to experience the installation and activities throughout the weekend.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Investigators said Kamara then exchanged gunfire with the second officer on scene before fleeing farther down the trail.—
Maggie Trovato,
Baltimore Sun,
9 June 2026
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The poetic horror drama follows a young mother fleeing a toxic relationship and reconnecting with her grandmother, who carries wounds of her own.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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According to the researchers, bumblebee behavior is not limited to flying around and diving belly deep into pollen.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In the early going, Robinson has played five minutes so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Some 2 million barrels per day might be getting out on tankers that have switched off their transponders, according to the bank's estimates.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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