1
as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in retreats
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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Recent Examples of runs away
Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Andor runs away to the synagogue his family had attended before the war, but finds no fulfillment there, either.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The only defense is proactive awareness and a willingness to adapt when the narrative runs away from you.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
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
Andor runs away to the synagogue his family had attended before the war, but finds no fulfillment there, either.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
The only defense is proactive awareness and a willingness to adapt when the narrative runs away from you.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runs away
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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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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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The alien then turns and runs off into the jungle, as Hermit looks at his sister with an incredulous expression.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Emma has no sympathy and runs off with Jordan and Marie, leaving Cate on the floor.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Christian Clark #6 of the Texas Longhorns runs the ball in the first quarter against the UTEP Miners at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Vantage Club runs as high as $20,000, while the Legends Club is $6,000 to $8,500.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Parsley is a biennial that quickly bolts and dies the second year, and since second-year parsley is bitter, it’s typically grown as an annual.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Runs away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runs%20away. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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