running away 1 of 2

running away

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verb

present participle of run away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for running away
Verb
  • Their family was on the run, escaping the mortar fire that drove them from their home in Hari Fara, one of the last refuges for Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority.
    Adam Ferguson, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The 1922 version's climax is more focused on Knock escaping and being hunted by the townsfolk because he's scapegoated for the plague.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Three top concerns include elections and political turmoil that threaten progress, companies retreating or staying silent on DEI and ESG goals, and the rise of sustainability reporting that’s (temporarily) taking up companies’ time.
    Andrew Winston, Harvard Business Review, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Deporting millions of immigrants and retreating from global trade by implementing slogans like America First will not achieve these goals.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Pixel 9 Pro was seen by many as a departure from the norm of having the highest specs only available with the larger phones.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Related Articles Matthieu Blazy, Bottega Veneta’s creative director since 2021, announced his departure from the Italian label in December.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In May, eight soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing the battlefield, and in July, 25 soldiers were convicted of similar offenses.
    Jean-Yves Kamale and Wilson Mcmakin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • After a clerk refused to give her money, the woman attempted to break into the cash register before fleeing in a black SUV displaying out-of-state license plates, police said.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • In the early going, Soto seems to be worth every penny, hitting nearly .400 in his first Mets spring training.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Both teams struggled to score in the early going, each missing their first four shots.
    Buddy Collings, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Enlist the help of a running coach.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Penn State reaffirmed that belief by dismantling SMU and running the ball well against one of the best run defenses in the country.
    Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Drivers can lean hard on front tires during corner exits, and the rear end plays right along, with nary a hint of unwanted surprises.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
  • At Fendi, third-generation designer Silvia Fendi was back creating both womenswear and menswear following Kim Jones’ exit late last year.
    Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Airstream Other specs of interest include a three-speaker JBL sound system, shower room L-track for hanging up wet clothes and gear, side and rear doors for comfortable ingress/egress and gear loading, a monitoring touchscreen, and a rear under-floor storage compartment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Funds can be used for a variety of purposes such as child safety, household safety, active play equipment, egress windows, fencing for play areas and household alarms.
    Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Running away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20away. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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