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as in to flee
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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as in to evade
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment
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as in flight
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
a daring prison escape
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as in evasion
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the reading of science fiction novels as an escape from boring reality
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Recent Examples of escape
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Russians seek escape from sanctions and the draft on Thailand’s Phuket Island.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
However, Brown emphasized the importance of prioritizing play as an escape from traditional productivity and societal expectations, which allows people to let loose and have fun again.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The film takes place in today’s world as Detective Shay Williams (Union) and her partner Galpin (Colter) become trapped inside the Ursuline Convent with a motley group (including Castillo, Frewer and Lennon) when the Casket Girls escape from their attic prison for the first time in over 300 years.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Russians seek escape from sanctions and the draft on Thailand’s Phuket Island.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Driving the news: An official Steelers Fan Cruise was announced Monday, offering a six-day, five-night Caribbean cruise with former players aboard the Norwegian Escape ship.
—Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
However, Brown emphasized the importance of prioritizing play as an escape from traditional productivity and societal expectations, which allows people to let loose and have fun again.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escape
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In May 2023, while awaiting trial in a Virginia jail, Marin-Sotelo and another inmate managed to escape, with Marin-Sotelo fleeing to Mexico.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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The sheriff’s office said a man fled the scene, but was taken into custody a short time later with assistance from BSO’s K-9, Aviation and T.I.T.A.N. (Threat Intervention Tactics Analytics Network) units.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Now, however, DHS states that the previous rules hindered law enforcement efforts by creating sites where people without legal status could evade capture.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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SpaceX aimed to launch the eighth test flight of Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — from its Starbase site in South Texas on Monday evening (March 3).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz provided flights from Albany, New York, to Arjeplog, Sweden, and accommodation so Ars could drive the CLA prototypes.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Riverside County District Attorney's Office has also charged members of the ring, including Reyes and Diana Villa Pineda, with tax evasion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Savannah Chrisley is turning to President Donald Trump for help as her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, remain incarcerated after being convicted of federal bank fraud and tax evasion.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Jack then tells Portia to not return to the White Lotus and wait for Tanya and to go to the airport and fly home instead.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its feathers confirmed its ability to fly, albeit not with the grace of modern birds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, Hartford continues to avoid the heavy lifting that is required to have a successful system.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Thirty narrow stairs lead to City Ballet’s bright, top floor rehearsal studio, with double ballet barres lining three walls, a floor-to-ceiling mirror, and an open ceiling with a treacherously low center beam that high jumping dancers have learned to avoid.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Harden was purposeful with his play in going 14-for-24 from the field, six-for-13 from three-point range and 16-for-20 from the free-throw line for a Clippers team that has been in a tailspin since the All-Star break.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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Seeing its initial advantage on the boards evaporate, UConn went into the break trailing, 37-33.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
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That includes traffic collision avoidance systems, ground proximity warning systems, advanced weather radars, along with a multitude of other systems that are constantly being refined, Doyle explained.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tuas port's fleet currently includes more than 200 of these AGVs, which use RFID to communicate with underground transponders and share their location in real-time for precise positioning and collision avoidance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Escape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escape. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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