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
Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 1 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
Everyone, including Zeah, could be seen running away.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
One of the other attendees, a roommate, saw Irvin running away while holding a gun.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Morales grabbed a patio chair to fend off his attackers before running away with his assailants in tow, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Hotel security footage showed both Kol and Sanchez running away after the killing, the feds say.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Whether Allen was in the process of turning and running away or stumbling in a chaotic scene in a wobbly subway car was unclear.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Vazquez said the problem was that Stella kept running away.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
At an age when most of his peers are winding it down, thinking about captaining a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup team and just trying to get to the Champions Tour, Rose is thriving, running away with his second PGA Tour win since August and 13th of his career.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 1 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
Everyone, including Zeah, could be seen running away.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
One of the other attendees, a roommate, saw Irvin running away while holding a gun.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Morales grabbed a patio chair to fend off his attackers before running away with his assailants in tow, prosecutors said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026
Hotel security footage showed both Kol and Sanchez running away after the killing, the feds say.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Whether Allen was in the process of turning and running away or stumbling in a chaotic scene in a wobbly subway car was unclear.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Vazquez said the problem was that Stella kept running away.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
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The officer then walks around the exterior of the home, including checking the backyard, before returning to the front of the property and leaving.—
Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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With Durham leaving, LSU just added former Mansfield Lake Ridge and Aledo star running back Raycine Guillory, who is transferring from Utah.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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An inmate has been recaptured after escaping from a Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office laundry facility on Tuesday, the second escape from custody this week.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though the mass of Jewish migration, escaping Russian pogroms and Nazi Germany in succeeding waves, occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, some arrived before the revolution; but the Constitution, which enshrined religious freedom, granted them legal rights.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gold set a new record near $5,600 an ounce before retreating on Thursday , one month after gold saw the largest annual increase in 2025 since 1979.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Between the whip lash of braving icy winds and retreating to heat-blasting apartments, nearly every skin type can start to feel off-balance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, the consistent arctic air masses have driven our actual average down to just 15 degrees, a full 10-degree departure from the norm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Also on Saturday, airlines cancelled 35 departures (83%) from Northwest Arkansas National Airport and 34 arrivals (89%).—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Authorities say she was forced to remain outside while the suspects ransacked the residence and a Mercedes Sprinter van parked on the property before fleeing the scene.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The church recognizes that there is a legitimate rule of law—in fact, some people are fleeing countries because the rule of law is not working there.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, on January 29, the Black Hawk was flying following an FAA memorandum which allowed it to be turned off.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the early going, the Gophers bore little resemblance to the team outscored by 25 points in the second half in the loss to Nebraska.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the early going, as Sullivan inherits a difficult salary-cap situation to navigate, that will be about drafting and developing.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In acquiring Vučević, the Celtics also get closer to getting out of the luxury tax.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Attaining that feeling requires getting out of our PJs and going out to do things such as socialize with friends and help people who need a hand.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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