1
as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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2
as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in leaving
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Recent Examples of running away
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The 2025 regular season has been one of the most lopsided ones in NWSL history at the top, with the Kansas City Current running away with the Shield, 14 points ahead of second-place Washington Spirit.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Videos circulating online showed the gruesome scene as Kirk slumped over, and people ducked to the ground before running away and huddling in nearby buildings.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees have also shared video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other one is connected to civilization and is about constantly running away, going to places.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Video from Deir al-Balah showed people running away from a large plume of smoke.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Sydney Sweeney plays a waitress named Penny Jo Poplin, who works at a diner, worships Dolly Parton, and dreams of running away to Nashville to become a country-music star, in Americana, an indie that premiered at SXSW in 2023 but is only reaching theaters this week.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
When match officials placed a more-than-three-foot-tall trophy in the middle of the ring, Ali grabbed it and feigned running away with it.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The 2025 regular season has been one of the most lopsided ones in NWSL history at the top, with the Kansas City Current running away with the Shield, 14 points ahead of second-place Washington Spirit.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Videos circulating online showed the gruesome scene as Kirk slumped over, and people ducked to the ground before running away and huddling in nearby buildings.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Stunned spectators gasp and scream before people start running away.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Attendees have also shared video footage of students on campus running away from the sound of gunshots.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The other one is connected to civilization and is about constantly running away, going to places.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Video from Deir al-Balah showed people running away from a large plume of smoke.
—Andrew Jones, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
Sydney Sweeney plays a waitress named Penny Jo Poplin, who works at a diner, worships Dolly Parton, and dreams of running away to Nashville to become a country-music star, in Americana, an indie that premiered at SXSW in 2023 but is only reaching theaters this week.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
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In that film, Redford plays Forrest Tucker, a real-life career criminal known for escaping from prison several times and for committing a string of audacious bank robberies well into his later years.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Earth saw a strong geomagnetic storm Sunday night, NOAA reported, reaching a G3 (on a scale of 5) due to the impact of solar winds escaping from a cooler, dense region of the Sun.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With a signature bright plum lip and highlight in her hair, Williams, 61, kept her people close but didn't shy away from the camera, allowing the fashion week photogs to capture her for a solid 15 minutes before retreating to one of the presentation's regal showrooms.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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That is because buyers have been retreating from the market due to ongoing affordability issues, including still-rising home prices, historically elevated mortgage rates, and growing economic concern linked to government policies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The silent treatment and leaving are equally damaging, if not worse, to a relationship.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, once April hit, the OLCA only had three workers left due to reassignments and voluntary leaving incentives.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolda’s journey, from fleeing Azerbaijan as a child and resettling in Germany with no money or language, to becoming a teacher and financial mentor, illustrates how mastering money is not only about stability.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Claire was secretly pregnant with Byron’s child, and Byron himself was fleeing rumors of an incestuous relationship with his half-sister.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before flying, check your airline’s website for more details on what’s allowed.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His exit, which was was first reported by The Wall Street Journal earlier this month, was part of a string of high-profile departures at Musk's AI startup.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Running constant checks on gate numbers and departure times.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Use your self-cleaning setting regularly to prevent messes from stacking up and getting out of control.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt is human just like the rest of us, admitting retirement sees the famed sprinter now getting out of breath after walking up the stairs.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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This does not mean bolting on new features to your existing products, nor hiring an AI person here or there.—
Barry Libert,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As reports from the Ukraine war show, taking a drone and bolting a Claymore mine to it isn't new.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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