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as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl
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as in sweep
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Recent Examples of run away
Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Two suspects were seen running away from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Buyers in Cannes are getting a look at a documentary on the L.A. wildfires directed by Conscious Contact CEO David Goldblum, a resident of the Big Rock community in Malibu that was devastated by the runaway blazes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Katie Notopoulos, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Knicks passed that test in Game 1 with a dominant fourth quarter that turned a dogfight into a runaway.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Verb
All of that, however, might not end up being enough against the Thunder, who ran away with the league’s best regular-season record and breezed through the West bracket.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Two suspects were seen running away from the scene, according to police.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Adjective
For companies that take a volume approach, the real boon is when one of the smaller bets, like Evelyn Hugo, becomes a runaway hit.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 15 May 2025
Buyers in Cannes are getting a look at a documentary on the L.A. wildfires directed by Conscious Contact CEO David Goldblum, a resident of the Big Rock community in Malibu that was devastated by the runaway blazes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Noun
That Huang isn’t worried about a dystopian runaway A.I. should be comforting, but, on the other hand, he’s obviously got a financial interest in A.I. continuing to spread into every aspect of our lives, and his company, although weakened, is still the clear market leader.
—Katie Notopoulos, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
The Knicks passed that test in Game 1 with a dominant fourth quarter that turned a dogfight into a runaway.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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Set in a vibey, transportive space that feels straight out of a Dubai or Beirut hotspot, Laya serves up a Sunday brunch escape… with a generous mouthful of garlic.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Heat escapes its atmosphere so quickly that, were one to stand at its equator at noon with skin exposed — not a great idea!—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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The soldiers fired warning shots and then opened fire when the suspects would not retreat, according to the IDF.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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Also, market reaction to further tariff moves may cause Trump to retreat to the point that the effect of any tariff actions is fairly nominal.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues to intensify its pressure on selective universities over accusations of rampant antisemitism and liberal bias.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Rumors about the next version of macOS are already rampant.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Immigration agents conducted a sweep Friday outside a Home Depot in Westlake, Los Angeles, setting off days of protests around the city.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Chasing a sweep The Checkers and their NHL parent team, the Florida Panthers, are seeking a sweep of pro hockey’s two major championships.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Hardin fled the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, through a secure entryway on May 25 wearing a fake law enforcement uniform.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The family fled Colombia in 2002, leaving behind comfort and status.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Fifty aircraft including combat helicopters will fly overhead.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Boasting a near-perfect audience score, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon flew to an impressive $11.1 million in previews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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That marked a record since the U.S. in 2000 declared uncontrolled community spread of the virus eliminated through widespread measles vaccinations.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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This disparity is attributed to several key factors from a recent study: High rates of uncontrolled hypertension: African Americans exhibit the highest rates of unchecked hypertension globally, which substantially increases their risk for developing heart disease.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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One of them, a somewhat recent duel in March, was a blowout.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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For instance, the East-West faceoff in 2024 produced a 25-point blowout by the East and an eye-popping final score of 211-186.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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