gets (away)

present tense third-person singular of get (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gets (away)
Verb
  • In the final moment of Half Man, Ruben gets off of Niall, and sits on a bale of hay.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
  • But to play in front of your home country, Dempsey is now praying that the team gets off to a hot start against Paraguay to kick off their Group D play on June 12 in Los Angeles.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • Budget retreats run roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, mid-range options land between $3,000 and $6,000, and luxury escapes start around $7,000 and climb from there.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
  • Until that relationship changes, no amount of vacation time, wellness apps or weekend escapes will create lasting relief.
    ByBryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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“Gets (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gets%20%28away%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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