getting (away)

Definition of getting (away)next
present participle of get (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for getting (away)
Verb
  • The offices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance had people of all ages on Wednesday night waiting for the end of the nightly Ramadan fast, from children sitting at tables doing math homework to cab drivers just getting off their shifts.
    Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Iowa led 32-25 at halftime despite Stirtz not getting off to a strong start.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Rear doors on police cars typically only open from the outside to prevent arrestees from escaping.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But Sasaki locked in to strike out José Ramírez and induce Kyle Manzardo to line out, escaping without further damage.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Getting (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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