1
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
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
Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
However, a double from Harvey Barnes and a 77th-minute strike from Bruno Guimaraes meant Newcastle ran away with the match after the break.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Image Image Wands for amateur witches and wizards have been a runaway hit for Universal at its older parks.
—Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which pose risks of thermal runaway, this company’s materials provide thermal stability and superior safety.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Back in 2017, the journey to Paektu took us through remote farming villages where children ran away from our cameras — some likely having never seen a foreigner.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
However, a double from Harvey Barnes and a 77th-minute strike from Bruno Guimaraes meant Newcastle ran away with the match after the break.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Economists are concerned that investor confidence is being dealt a blow that will undo the last roughly 21 months of work by Turkey’s finance leaders in returning to orthodox monetary policy and turning around the country’s runaway inflation problem.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Image Image Wands for amateur witches and wizards have been a runaway hit for Universal at its older parks.
—Todd Anderson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
Police believe that the teen, who was a frequent runaway and the mother to an 11-month-old baby, was staying at the home with Gress and his domestic partner, 37-year-old Michelle Brandes.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, which pose risks of thermal runaway, this company’s materials provide thermal stability and superior safety.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
Verb
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Tesla needs Musk's technical brilliance but can't escape the collateral damage of his polarizing public persona.—
Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Behind the Tigers’ strong start is Gleyber Torres’ subtle leadership Cade Cunningham, Pistons can’t escape growing pains that come with NBA playoffs Colton Pouncy is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Detroit Lions.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees’ second baseman then threw his helmet before retreating to the clubhouse.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Instead of an opportunity to gawk and marvel, The Silent Twins presents these two sisters — who retreated inside themselves and spoke only to each other for years — with a sense of complete individuality and autonomy.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, there has also been rampant speculation that Styles could be the latest marquee WWE star to jump ship to AEW.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Obviously the rampant physical comedy benefits from a lot of special effects and stunts.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Perez was an extra-bases machine in the Royals’ doubleheader sweep of the Rockies at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the UFC's brass decided to cut ties with Alexander and three others in the latest roster sweep.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fellow dictatorships including Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran lined up behind Maduro while Gonzalez fled the country during the reign of state terror against dissidents that followed the election.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Apr. 2025
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April 19: McVeigh parks the truck outside the federal building and flees on foot to his getaway car.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min The final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is upon us, and these next four rounds will fly by with prospects hoping a dream calls their name to join them.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vascular dementia is often linked to uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or strokes.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Plus, any uncontrolled disease is a drain on society’s resources and will end up costing anyone who pays for health insurance, since higher healthcare use for anyone means higher premiums for everyone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Unless there’s a true blowout team performance, chefs who did great dishes inevitably provide cover for chefs who whiffed it — or vice versa, since losing chefs can tank a team and make chefs who nailed it ineligible for the win.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Comments Even when a blowout hotel isn’t in the budget, a fabulous night’s stay is within reach at these 15 properties, all of which come in at less than $300 a night.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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