as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Recent Examples of get (away)
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
After recent developments such as improved infrastructure and eco-conscious lodging, these 11 crowd-free getaways promise discovery and serenity.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Luxury tour operator Red Savannah is rolling out a Parisian getaway specifically designed for style enthusiasts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to have a nice getaway.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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Here are six staycation ideas to make Valentine’s Day 2025 feel like an exclusive getaway—no passport required.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
After recent developments such as improved infrastructure and eco-conscious lodging, these 11 crowd-free getaways promise discovery and serenity.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Luxury tour operator Red Savannah is rolling out a Parisian getaway specifically designed for style enthusiasts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to have a nice getaway.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
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The month of February got off to a warm start in Kansas City, with the average temperature being about nine degrees above normal.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the loss to St. Peter, Jordan got off to a tough start and trailed 32-13 at the break and couldn’t recover in the second half.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The three prisoners chiseled an escape route from their own jail cells and built makeshift, papier mâché heads.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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While the rest of her outfit is slim and close-fitting, the plush and full-bodied coat collar is gargantuan—perfect for the London chill, and a quick escape into the night with partner Callum Turner.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Details of disappearance The plane missing in Alaska, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, was last seen over the Norton Sound around 3:16 p.m. Thursday, data from flight tracker FlightRadar 24 shows.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces on Fox News that the first flights of immigrants in the U.S. without legal status arrive at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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