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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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
Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Death’s endless pursuit, her exhausted legs running away from his jaws.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although the Bucks fought their way back into the game multiple times and prevented the Heat from running away with the game, Miami never trailed.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
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
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
She is accused of stealing merchandise worth $55 from a TJ Maxx store and running away from store security on Lancaster Avenue, according to Radnor Township police.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Death’s endless pursuit, her exhausted legs running away from his jaws.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although the Bucks fought their way back into the game multiple times and prevented the Heat from running away with the game, Miami never trailed.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
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
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Noun
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With Peterson, Council and White leaving, the Jayhawks will lose three starters who combined to average 47 points per game.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Additional markets, lighting and winter programming across nearby streets could encourage visitors to explore multiple blocks rather than visiting one location and leaving.—
Liam Stanton,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The leak caught on camera Researchers discovered a visible plume of radioactive material escaping from a ventilation pipe near the reactor compartment, corroborated by elevated radionuclide levels in water samples and plutonium isotope ratios.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Betrayal also makes escaping abusive relationships, including physically violent ones, difficult.—
Anne P. DePrince,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Police said security footage from the store shows customers staring and retreating before 53-year-old Tammy Canut of North Huntingdon walks into the frame naked.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Assuming six weeks of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the company predicts oil prices peaking at $115 per barrel in April and retreating by nearly a third to $80 by the end of the year.—
Alison Saldanha,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks face a big transition at running back this year with the departure of Kenneth Walker III in free agency, and head coach Mike Macdonald opened up on where the team stands.—
Matthew Davis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those rates apply to bags checked more than 24 hours before departure.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Co-written, directed and produced by Jamila, Season 1 is set in late-1980s Canada, centring on two siblings struggling to adapt to a new life after fleeing Lebanon.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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If convicted, Talley faces up to 7 years in prison on the fleeing charge, up to 4 years in prison on the property damage charge, and up to 6 months in jail on the stunt driving charge.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fort Collins now has drones flying the city nearly every day as a resource to the police, fire and utilities departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meteor showers such as the Lyrids can be tracked yearly, because the debris flying through the night sky in fiery streaks is coming from the same comet.—
Hali Smith
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the center of it all is Melissa Kössler, who in the early goings of the 2026 NWSL season is emerging as one of the league’s most dangerous strikers.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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When the Stars weren’t scoring much at five-on-five in the early goings of the season, Robertson picked up the pace.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bill faced delay after delay in getting out of its committee.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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That combination of high rates, elevated prices and other economic woes has made the idea of getting out of debt feel more urgent than ever.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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