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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Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
From charming towns a short drive away from the nation’s capital to idyllic horse farms in Middleburg, Virginia is full of weekend getaways just waiting for history buffs, thrill-seekers, honeymooning couples, and vacationing families to experience.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Complemented by a year-round exercise studio and a spa channeling Roman bath traditions (more on that below), even weekend stays double as a wellness getaway.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Although the hotel feels more like an adults-only getaway, there are plenty of family-friendly room options and discount offers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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From $315 per night. BOOK NOW Fairytale Cottage in Granby, Connecticut
Is a weekend getaway to an English-style cottage on your bucket list?
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
From charming towns a short drive away from the nation’s capital to idyllic horse farms in Middleburg, Virginia is full of weekend getaways just waiting for history buffs, thrill-seekers, honeymooning couples, and vacationing families to experience.
—Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Complemented by a year-round exercise studio and a spa channeling Roman bath traditions (more on that below), even weekend stays double as a wellness getaway.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Although the hotel feels more like an adults-only getaway, there are plenty of family-friendly room options and discount offers.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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