got (away)

Definition of got (away)next
past tense of get (away)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for got (away)
Verb
  • However, turning him into the next Weaver will be easier said than done, though the Yankees got off to a nice start by tweaking his arsenal after he was designated for assignment by the Mets last season.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The Tar Heels tied the game again at 51 as the Hurricanes got off to a 4-for-14 start from the field in the second half.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That season’s squad, which had gone to the NIT three straight years, escaped the non-conference schedule with a record of 9-2.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The rescue came about after Jordan Turpin — who was 17 at the time — escaped from the home and told authorities about their captivity and abuse.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Got (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/got%20%28away%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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