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as in fleeing
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 avoiding
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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Recent Examples of escaping
The combination remained effective because escaping both antibodies required multiple simultaneous mutations rather than a single genetic change.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Workers were able to prevent more than 1,000 other monkeys at the facility from escaping.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the Fukushima region this month, a bear attacked four people at two factories and in a residential area, before escaping hunters.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
Poles opened their homes to millions of Ukrainian refugees escaping Russia’s onslaught in early 2022, and the NATO member has remained steadfast in its military support for Ukraine and its deeper integration into the European community.
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Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
There, Jones and Tyson held her arms and legs down to prevent her from escaping, according to the report.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
After escaping prison, David works to find his son while proving his innocence to those around him, including his family.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Researchers found a massive stream of gas escaping the galaxy at hundreds of miles per second.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Workers were able to prevent more than 1,000 other monkeys at the facility from escaping.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
In the Fukushima region this month, a bear attacked four people at two factories and in a residential area, before escaping hunters.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Poles opened their homes to millions of Ukrainian refugees escaping Russia’s onslaught in early 2022, and the NATO member has remained steadfast in its military support for Ukraine and its deeper integration into the European community.
—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
There, Jones and Tyson held her arms and legs down to prevent her from escaping, according to the report.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
After escaping prison, David works to find his son while proving his innocence to those around him, including his family.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Engineers have been trying to capture this escaping waste heat and turn it back into electricity using thermoelectric devices.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
Researchers found a massive stream of gas escaping the galaxy at hundreds of miles per second.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaping
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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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While technical expertise is crucial, successfully landing remote AI jobs also requires strategic searching, understanding employer terminology, and avoiding scams.
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Petrakakos said arrangements around possible tolls or coordination with Iran remain largely ad hoc, with most shipping companies avoiding direct engagement because of sanctions risk.
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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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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.
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Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.
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“Escaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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