hightail (it)

verb

ˈhī-ˌtāl How to pronounce hightail (it) (audio)
Definition of hightail (it)next
as in to flee
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening when a fight broke out, we hightailed it out of the bar

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hightail (it)
  1. flee
  2. retreat
  3. fly
  4. bolt
  5. run
  6. escape
  7. run away
  8. run off
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  • Forecasters warned that fierce winds could return to the Los Angeles area Tuesday, threatening the progress made to combat the deadly wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods and forced tens of thousands to flee from their homes.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Refugees are people who are forced to flee their homes and are unable to return because of war and persecution.
    Carissa Zaffiro, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of flee
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  • Hims & Hers Health — Shares of the digital health-care platform retreated 3.2% on the heels of a Citi downgrade to sell from neutral.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The federal police eventually retreated without arresting the impeached president.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of retreat
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  • During a controversial Trump Rally on October 27, 2024, the Hulkster passed that test with flying colors.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Its reusable first stage is built to fly at least 25 times, the company has said.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of fly
Verb
  • One team has transformed its offense and bolted to the top of the standings.
    Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Timing himself to near perfection, the 36-year-old point guard bolted inside the arc, flying past three of his teammates and three of his opponents to snag the rebound.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of bolt
Verb
  • Maybe a year with DeBoer running the offense and Sheridan (who also elevated to QBs coach) learning under him would’ve led to better results.
    Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The officers eventually issue Holloway a citation for his expired registration, but not for running the stop sign.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of run
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  • Creating Designated Quiet Zones Allocating specific areas as quiet zones helps employees escape overstimulation and focus on their tasks in peace.
    Shaun Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This will prevent cold air from escaping and preserve the lifetime of your food.
    Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of escape
Verb
  • Then, some law enforcement officers and bystanders can be seen running away from the white vehicle.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The West Valley League basketball season begins this week with two games that should tell everyone whether Chatsworth is going to run away with the league title.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of run away
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  • Helen married King Menelaus of Sparta, then ran off with Paris from Troy, precipitating the 10-year Trojan War as a Greek alliance fought to get Helen back.
    Karl Kirchwey, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Fleury, however, can be seen dragging the woman from her car further into the parking lot before ultimately stealing her winnings and running off.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of run off
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