as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Today, the 453 guest rooms and suites, decorated in soothing blues and creams, offer all the modern creature comforts for a tranquil getaway, from private lanais to deep soaking tubs.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Originally scheduled to fly into Memphis last Saturday, play a matinee game Sunday, then fly home immediately afterward, the team ended up stuck in the Tennessee city for an entire weekend getaway.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperatures might be in the single digits and snow might still be on the ground, but mentally, Sofia Vergara is away on a tropical beach getaway.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Away Active Rolling Duffel 85L Perfect for your outdoor adventures or any weekend getaways, Away's Active Rolling Duffel was intentionally designed with durability in mind.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Today, the 453 guest rooms and suites, decorated in soothing blues and creams, offer all the modern creature comforts for a tranquil getaway, from private lanais to deep soaking tubs.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Originally scheduled to fly into Memphis last Saturday, play a matinee game Sunday, then fly home immediately afterward, the team ended up stuck in the Tennessee city for an entire weekend getaway.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2026
Temperatures might be in the single digits and snow might still be on the ground, but mentally, Sofia Vergara is away on a tropical beach getaway.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
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That's when two restaurant employees followed the suspects, who had boarded a bus and then got off at the convenience store.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Montreal Canadiens got off to a rough start against one of the best teams in the NHL.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At the time of the escape, the kangaroo was carrying her baby, known as a joey.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Just two hours from Manhattan—and easily accessible via Amtrak—Hudson makes an easy weekend escape for travelers short on time.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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As well as cheeky possums and young kestrels readying to make their first flight, this year’s gallery also includes images that ask bigger questions about the human impact on the planet.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But leakage at the tail service mast umbilical, a problem during the first Artemis flight in 2022, cropped up again the second time around.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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