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
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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It shouldn’t be forgotten that Hughes was handed a hospital pass on his arrival with Jurgen Klopp leaving, key players out of contract and the club’s finances still recovering from a season out of the Champions League.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The film centers on three women in a remote Bangladeshi village – blind Momi, schoolgirl Hima, and pregnant Laili – who dream of escaping a world shaped by superstition and religious conservatism, with consequences that grow increasingly dire for each of them.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Beaming for the cameras, the two exchanged a warm, firm handshake before retreating from the public eye and into the confines of the Russian presidential limousine for a private, hour-long discussion.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
3 Dec. 2025
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Lenders are retreating, property values are falling and construction is stalling.—
Joy Chen,
Mercury News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Authorities said Carpiuc was arrested on May 17 in the departure lounge at Luton Airport moments before boarding a flight to Romania.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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For arrival and departure, the drive from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) ranges between 40 minutes to one hour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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His family migrated from Nicaragua in late 2022, fleeing political persecution, and were in asylum proceedings when Wilbur was detained.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Proper told investigators that a group planned to stage a demonstration outside the White House, fly small drones laden with explosives to detonate outside the arena to force the crowd to evacuate, and act as snipers to shoot people fleeing the event.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After flying overnight from San Antonio back to the Big Apple, Jose Alvarado, also a native New Yorker, took part in a local Puerto Rican Day Parade, and the mayor joined him in the fun.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Videos circulating online show Eduarda flying through the air, both arms outstretched, in the moments before her death.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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The addition of Brock Nelson — a Selke Trophy candidate in the early going — at last season's trade deadline, and an outstanding start for netminder Scott Wedgewood, have also been two big boosts to the Avs this season.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Pair the vegan leather stunner with all your going-out ‘fits this season, treating them to a dose of chicness that doesn’t break the bank.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 Dec. 2025
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Any improved performances, eventually, could help Canada towards their goal of getting out of the World Cup group stage.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Both of Iran's next two matches are tougher on paper, endangering their chances of getting out of the World Cup group stage for the first time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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