as in leaving
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as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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Recent Examples of running away
Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although the Bucks fought their way back into the game multiple times and prevented the Heat from running away with the game, Miami never trailed.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, though, Towns is the one to blame for the Knicks not running away with the conference, which the owner of the team clearly thought they were poised to do.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Death’s endless pursuit, her exhausted legs running away from his jaws.
—Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Although the Bucks fought their way back into the game multiple times and prevented the Heat from running away with the game, Miami never trailed.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Mullins’ killer was seen running away after the shooting, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Clips Clips are an excellent safety feature to help keep your dog from suddenly jumping out of your sling and running away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
But the technology keeps running away with the law.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
The squirrel is now running away from the groundsman who is chasing it.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, though, Towns is the one to blame for the Knicks not running away with the conference, which the owner of the team clearly thought they were poised to do.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Noun
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The drone captured two sets of ski tracks entering the avalanche area, but only one leaving, officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Moore’s leaving clears things out for Odunze and Burden to be top-25 wideouts with ceilings in the WR1 range.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s a different kind of story than raiding a floating restaurant or escaping a marine base.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Emma Fritz of Extraordinary Journeys, who plans trips throughout South America, says her clients are escaping peak-season heat in the Northern Hemisphere by heading to wintry places below the equator, like the Andes Mountains to hit the slopes.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Petrie-Norris chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and has helped lead legislative efforts to stabilize California’s fuels market without retreating from goals to achieve carbon neutrality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Actresses from Lauren Bacall to Marlene Dietrich to Claudette Colbert stopped in, socializing with rock stars and politicians before retreating to unusually large rooms protected by an unusually discreet staff.—
Ben Ryder Howe,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ferreira, who appeared in the show's first two seasons, announced her departure from the series in 2022.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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So there’s an immediate potential role for him at right guard after the departure of Cole Strange.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the shooting, prosecutors said Harrison returned to the passenger side of the vehicle, grabbed his backpack, then took $5,000 from Dundas' pocket before fleeing the scene.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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After passing the note back to the hospital worker, Johnson placed a backpack on a chair beside him and dropped a white bag on the ground before fleeing on foot, the complaint reads.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Plus, here’s why flying in America is about to get more expensive and less fun.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three others are flying more than 2,300 miles.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tyler Herro scored 21 points and Norman Powell had 20 for Miami, which led by as many as 15 in the early going.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Smart glasses and headsets are clearly where Meta (as well as Snap, Google and Apple) see the tech going.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The video shows footage of Brown getting out of his vehicle during a conversation with the officer.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video showed Malik and a friend getting out of a vehicle in the parking garage, Yahkeim bleeding from his chest and Malik dropping a knife, according to police.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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