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
No matter your personal style, every denim jacket on this list is built to carry you through years of springs and weekend getaways to come.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Some hosts list unique getaways on the platform, like cabins, tiny homes, lake houses and beach houses.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
If the inconsistent, lottery-style getaways continue and remain a safety concern, calls for change will surely only get louder.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Charming downtowns, fresh seafood, scenic trails, and standout stays make each one of the South's Best beach getaways worth returning to year after year.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Some travelers are opting for domestic getaways or visits to Europe or other Caribbean destinations.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Seibert, who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, patrolling Eagle for the past six, watches the weekend travelers inch their way south from getaways in McCall and Cascade home to the suburbs of Boise.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Along with his friends and family, Bechtel used Mead Ranch for getaways and hunting trips.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
For more getaways, make sure to check out our guide.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Some hosts list unique getaways on the platform, like cabins, tiny homes, lake houses and beach houses.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
If the inconsistent, lottery-style getaways continue and remain a safety concern, calls for change will surely only get louder.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Charming downtowns, fresh seafood, scenic trails, and standout stays make each one of the South's Best beach getaways worth returning to year after year.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Some travelers are opting for domestic getaways or visits to Europe or other Caribbean destinations.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Seibert, who has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, patrolling Eagle for the past six, watches the weekend travelers inch their way south from getaways in McCall and Cascade home to the suburbs of Boise.
—Rose Evans
updated March 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Along with his friends and family, Bechtel used Mead Ranch for getaways and hunting trips.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
For more getaways, make sure to check out our guide.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for getaways
Noun
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Discover sun, sand, and small-town charm in the Sunshine State’s most irresistible quick escapes.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the Global Wellness Institute, travelers are seeking active escapes as a way to reduce stress, reconnect with a sense of community, and pursue personal growth through self-challenge.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace, the second disruption to flights in the city in as many days as the war showed no signs of abating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Or international runners can buy marathon packages that include a bib, hotel stay, and flights.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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