1
as in outs
to drive or force out
the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property
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2
as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again
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as in retreats
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us
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Recent Examples of runs off
With those turbulent waters somewhat behind us, the ones under the ship claim another victim, and poor Britani runs off to throw up over the side of the boat.
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Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
In the film, which stars Nicolas Cage as Sailor and Dern as Lula, Ladd plays Marietta, Lula’s vengeful mother who hires a hitman to kill Sailor after the duo runs off together.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
As mentioned, the tiny house runs off-grid.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Not quite two weeks before that, the Cubs scored three runs off Pivetta, who walked three and allowed three hits before being removed after three innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Athletics got both runs off Schreiber and Zerpa late.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Cleveland tacked on another pair of runs off reliever Michael Tonkin in the ninth.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
But Emma has no sympathy and runs off with Jordan and Marie, leaving Cate on the floor.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
In the film, which stars Nicolas Cage as Sailor and Dern as Lula, Ladd plays Marietta, Lula’s vengeful mother who hires a hitman to kill Sailor after the duo runs off together.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
Whether a pup bolts after a squirrel, slips its collar, or runs off after being startled, those first few minutes can feel endless.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
As mentioned, the tiny house runs off-grid.
—New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2025
Not quite two weeks before that, the Cubs scored three runs off Pivetta, who walked three and allowed three hits before being removed after three innings.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The Athletics got both runs off Schreiber and Zerpa late.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Cleveland tacked on another pair of runs off reliever Michael Tonkin in the ninth.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
But Emma has no sympathy and runs off with Jordan and Marie, leaving Cate on the floor.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs off
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From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fringilla escapes her captors, weaker but no less determined, and rescues Istredd from his cell.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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With Istredd’s sacrifice on the other side of the portal complete, Yennefer’s army teleports behind Vilgefortz, and with the advantage lost, the mage retreats to fight another day.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Now living in Senegal, West Africa, Cope hosts retreats and supports her husband in building a regenerative farm.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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One chases agility and research breakthroughs, the other aims for affordability and everyday utility.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Native American artist Chutto (Mato Wayuhi) throws a rock through the window and, when Lee chases him down, lays into Lee for getting his grandfather, Arthur (the late Graham Greene), killed.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Players take on the role of Enzo Favaro, a miner who survives a tunnel collapse and flees the pit after insubordinately attacking a cruel underboss.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Blazy gives Odhiang a deep hug, jogs around the runway, and flees toward the exit, smiling.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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The flag of the Wilton Rancheria now flies alongside Elk Grove’s city flag in what leaders said is a historic moment for both city and tribe.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Taurid meteor shower blooms when Earth flies through debris left behind by Comet 2P/Encke.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
3 Nov. 2025
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If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Their away form is a conundrum for Howe, who, at different times, has presided over a Newcastle team that has gone on both long unbeaten and winless runs away from St James’ Park.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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When, as in this instance, 2,500 people vote on 50 names and one runs away with it, something else is at play.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Daily baguette runs to the local bakery – an errand that Anract says used to be as automatic and ritualistic as brushing teeth – have become less frequent.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Admission is $8 per person and gets you access to the International Space Hall of Fame and the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium, which runs daily shows and live presentations.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Runs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20off. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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