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as in fled
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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as in evaded
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment
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Recent Examples of escaped
Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Stuffed for no gain, the Steelers turned the ball over on downs but still escaped with a win thanks to six Chris Boswell field goals.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Like police officers who protected them, lawmakers who were in the Capitol during the attack have a visceral reaction to the pardon talk, having barely escaped a mob that seemed determined to do them harm.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Authorities say Edgar had let the battery on his ankle monitor die and escaped most likely on foot.
—Rebecca Laflam, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Yet, somehow, Southwest escaped unscathed.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The fugitives escaped on foot, stole a series of cars, and had more gunfights over the next several days.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Some of the bank customers escaped and alerted the police and town citizens.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
Oklahoma went into Knoxville and barely escaped with a win over Tennessee.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Stuffed for no gain, the Steelers turned the ball over on downs but still escaped with a win thanks to six Chris Boswell field goals.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Like police officers who protected them, lawmakers who were in the Capitol during the attack have a visceral reaction to the pardon talk, having barely escaped a mob that seemed determined to do them harm.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Authorities say Edgar had let the battery on his ankle monitor die and escaped most likely on foot.
—Rebecca Laflam, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2025
Yet, somehow, Southwest escaped unscathed.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The fugitives escaped on foot, stole a series of cars, and had more gunfights over the next several days.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Some of the bank customers escaped and alerted the police and town citizens.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaped
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This accounted for just 3 percent of heating fires overall, but these led to more than 40 percent of fatalities, in part because portable heaters tend to be placed precisely where people live and sleep, and because the resulting fires are far more likely to be unconfined.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
24 Mar. 2025
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But even with this extensive network, there still is a need for improvements to address data gaps and enhance the representation of different aquifers, both in confined and unconfined conditions.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Aug. 2024
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The driver of the vehicle fled quickly after police tried to carry out a traffic stop on Sunset Avenue.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Charger’s occupants fled the vehicle.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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During his time in the White House, Ford started a program granting amnesty to some men who had evaded the draft during the Vietnam War in exchange for 24 months of public service.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
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Players gathered around the visitor’s dugout, where coach Jim Mora accepted the trophy, and took in the moment, embracing a feeling that has evaded the program for some time.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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When the semolina has thickened the soup to a loose porridge-like consistently, turn off the heat.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Sweeping, taking out the garbage or even washing your hair should be avoided.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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The Kiddie Tax can be somewhat avoided if there are contributions to a Child IRA, which holds the investments.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Other policies vastly expand federal power, such as his expansion of an imperial presidency unbound by congressional or judicial restraint.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
21 Feb. 2025
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Casa Batlló and Casa Milá give you a glimpse into the fluid thoughts and unbound creativity that make Gaudi’s works architectural wonders.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Amid such unrestrained play, the mind seizes all the more fiercely onto recurring images.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2025
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To our collective pleasure, S.S. Rajamouli directs with an absolutely unrestrained imagination: fight scenes defy gravity, characters crash through walls and metaphors alike and even the smallest moments are delivered with mythic weight.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing undone beauty, great outerwear and proportions.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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An elevated messy bun has the same undone look as your on-the-go style, just with more precision and prep.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Escaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaped. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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