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)
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Passengers can find deals on a wide range of itineraries including adults-only sailings, upscale expeditions, and budget-friendly Caribbean getaways.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Although the Catskills are a classic summer getaway destination for New Yorkers, wintertime brings its own special charms.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
Here, find 9 destinations that make for the most romantic getaways in New England.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Plan that getaway, or put some serious thought into your next steps with a significant other.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Passengers can find deals on a wide range of itineraries including adults-only sailings, upscale expeditions, and budget-friendly Caribbean getaways.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Although the Catskills are a classic summer getaway destination for New Yorkers, wintertime brings its own special charms.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 3 Jan. 2025
Here, find 9 destinations that make for the most romantic getaways in New England.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
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The latter group ultimately just couldn’t be bothered to get off their couches.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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Next came the jersey campaign, although that got off to a rocky start in 2019 when the club placed an image of Jamaican singer Bob Marley on a shirt — and promptly received cease-and-desist letters from the late singer’s representatives.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Looking for escape through others, drinking, working nonstop.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chuck’s possible escape isn’t the only bomb Baron drops on the couple.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In September, the company slashed its flights from Atlanta, eliminating jobs, though staff were able to apply to work out of other bases.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin’s pathfinder spacecraft is slated to launch atop one of the company’s New Glenn rockets, which was set to make its debut flight Monday morning.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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