1
as in outs
to drive or force out
the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property
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2
as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again
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as in retreats
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us
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Recent Examples of runs off
The alien then turns and runs off into the jungle, as Hermit looks at his sister with an incredulous expression.
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But Emma has no sympathy and runs off with Jordan and Marie, leaving Cate on the floor.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, only about 50% of nitrogen applied as fertilizer is taken up by crops; the rest runs off into waterways as nitrate pollution or is eaten by microbes, some of which turn it into nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
After the shot is fired, the video shows the man grab the woman by the hair, and the man's dog runs off as its leash is dragged behind.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins runs off the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Jeremiah has had enough and runs off right before the wedding.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rookie Jakob Marsee reached base four times and set up Miami’s first two runs off New York’s Kodai Senga (7-6).
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Josh Bell took Kodai Senga deep in the bottom of the inning, but the Mets responded with three runs off Lord in the top of the sixth.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But Emma has no sympathy and runs off with Jordan and Marie, leaving Cate on the floor.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, only about 50% of nitrogen applied as fertilizer is taken up by crops; the rest runs off into waterways as nitrate pollution or is eaten by microbes, some of which turn it into nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
After the shot is fired, the video shows the man grab the woman by the hair, and the man's dog runs off as its leash is dragged behind.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins runs off the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 07, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Eventually, Jeremiah has had enough and runs off right before the wedding.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Rookie Jakob Marsee reached base four times and set up Miami’s first two runs off New York’s Kodai Senga (7-6).
—Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Josh Bell took Kodai Senga deep in the bottom of the inning, but the Mets responded with three runs off Lord in the top of the sixth.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs off
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Laura escapes her grasp and submerges Cherry, which Daniel witnesses.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Although the shooting causes alarm and triggers police investigations, Serafina initially escapes direct consequences by going into hiding.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Drowning in an indescribable emptiness, Day chases Dusk to the throne room and beats the ever-living hell out of him, but Dusk has something Day doesn’t — nanites.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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The subject moves to the other side of the building, jumps off the building and flees campus into a nearby neighborhood, according to Mason with UDPS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the freshman season, Jackie flees back to New York to clear her head.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The current mission is known as NG-23, because it was supposed to be the 23rd cargo effort that Northrop Grumman flies to the ISS for NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frozen yogurt business pays tribute to Charlie Kirk as product flies 'off the shelves'.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some of those, err, parts are on display in the finished film, including in one scene where Tatum gets caught bathing in the toy store by a manager (Peter Dinklage) and then runs away fully nude.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Windows 11 Pro is engineered to work with your PC—not against it—so your system finally runs like the powerhouse it was built to be.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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There is also, generally speaking, universal admission that boy, this game sure runs terribly on PC, leading to a huge number of negative Steam reviews, causing the game to be Mixed there.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Runs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20off. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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