getaways

noun

plural of getaway
as in escapes
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 getaways The United States is home to an array of underrated gems offering a similarly relaxed ambiance and romantic aesthetic people seek out in their European getaways. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The site also called Saint Lucia the best island for romantic getaways. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 There’s plenty for the whole family to do during their late summer Balmoral getaways. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Tropical getaways alongside pristine beaches or jaw-dropping pools are always on the menu, though those seeking a romantic escape in the country or city might turn to a charming English cottage or vibey Berlin apartment instead. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 Ahead, shop the travel-ready shoes worth packing for summer getaways and comfy enough to wear long after vacation ends. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026 Two-bedroom condominiums, along with several houses and cottages, are also available for long-term stays and group getaways. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026 Between hikes, gardening projects, and family getaways, there’s a lot to look forward to. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Quick getaways aren’t trying to reinvent cruising so much as remind travelers that a few days at sea can still feel like a win. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
  1. escapes
  2. flights
Noun
  • Experts say younger travelers are choosing unique experiences, affordable escapes, and places with fewer crowds.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • For traffickers and offenders who rely on quick escapes along our state’s busy roadways, LPRs strip away their advantage.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • None of the hundreds of people on board the two flights were injured, but the FAA is investigating.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • This new system lets companies and government agencies test aerospace technologies during sustained Mach 2+ flights.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of flights

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