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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
Adjective
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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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Destroying a pier is likely beyond the capability of an unconfined sea drone explosion.—
Ben Hodges, Led Klosky, Robert Person,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Dec. 2023
Verb
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The driver didn’t yield and fled southbound at what the sheriff’s office described as a high rate of speed.—
Bay City News Service,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Verb
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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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In federal court in 2018, owners claimed the companies evaded Panamanian taxes, burdening them with debt.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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His right rear wheel got loose and came off, sending him straight to the outside wall.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of those earlier safety campaigns, in June of last year, pertained to trim pieces along the exterior of the trunk bed that could come loose while driving.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Washington avoided the direct hit, leaving Orr to land on his back.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
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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The initial hostility was unrestrained, with religious leaders and many scientists decrying it as heretical and unproven, while others hailed it as a revolutionary insight into the workings of nature.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In comes the laughter—deep, unrestrained, contagious.—
Noel Ransome,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Members accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tren de Aragua originated in an infamously lawless prison in Venezuela and accompanied an exodus of millions of Venezuelans, the overwhelming majority of whom were seeking better living conditions after their nation’s economy came undone last decade.—
Marcos Alemán and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Escaped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaped. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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