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
Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The bear bit through flesh and bone, dragging him for about 20 feet before dropping him and running away.
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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.
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Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
Woman faceplants running away from bison.
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David Hookstead Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
The one who wouldn’t stop running away?
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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.
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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.
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Gerald Herbert,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Crews were back out on Saturday to search for a man who Elgin police said was running away with a large knife and went into the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
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Elyssa Kaufman,
CBS News,
27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
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The students, who were taking their secondary school leaving examinations when they were attacked and abducted, are between 15 and 18 years old.
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News of their leaving sent Google’s shares tumbling more than 5% on Monday.
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The combination remained effective because escaping both antibodies required multiple simultaneous mutations rather than a single genetic change.
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Workers were able to prevent more than 1,000 other monkeys at the facility from escaping.
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Rather than retreating into defensive shape after losing possession, teams are immediately attempting to recover the ball high up the pitch.
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Officials said the dog's owner attempted to use bear spray while retreating from the area but was unsuccessful.
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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.
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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.
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Lastly, Salinas had an active warrant against him filed in May for fleeing from police after a hit and run.
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Upon arrival, officers saw two people and a child allegedly fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
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Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
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So, at this point, the town of Calistoga doesn't seem willing to take a chance that flying cars will be showing up any time soon.
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Sweden, especially, seemed content to play conservatively, which forced France to take mediocre shots in the early going.
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The side referee puts up the flag for offside, and this one remains scoreless in the early going.
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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.
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Stewart surrendered a solo homer to Brooks Lee before getting out of the ninth.
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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