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as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a region plagued by runaway suburban sprawl
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as in sweep
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Recent Examples of run away
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, the couple managed to take the can off and the cat ran away speedily.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Tom Brown, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
With various revisions, it’s now seen as a way to prevent runaway spending.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Archetypes range from runaways to doctors and there’s even an opportunity fr a player to play a robot drove being piloted by someone through their neurocaster.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The Cougars won almost every battle along the line of scrimmage, then ran away — BYU went for 180 on the ground, with 6-foot-2 hammer LJ Martin accounting for 93 of those — and hid.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, the couple managed to take the can off and the cat ran away speedily.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Losing such water content can lead to a breakdown in the carbon cycle, where silicate weathering stops removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and the planet experiences runaway climate change — the same process thought to have occurred on Venus, which may once have been habitable.
—Tom Brown, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
With various revisions, it’s now seen as a way to prevent runaway spending.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
This scene is true to the real-life story, as the end titles reveal that a teenage runaway escaped Rodney by asking him to keep the encounter a secret on Feb. 14, 1979.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Archetypes range from runaways to doctors and there’s even an opportunity fr a player to play a robot drove being piloted by someone through their neurocaster.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run away
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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
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The back of the Bedrock also includes a massive molle panel for mounting modular gear on the exterior, providing further storage options for adventurers who want to escape for a few nights, weeks, or even full time.Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Plus, since most of the app's content is in Mandarin, subtitles are suddenly rampant — as are posts from Americans who want to learn the language, including by exchanging translations of popular slang phrases with Chinese commenters.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent stories of noncitizens registering to vote in the upcoming general election might have led some to believe the activity is rampant in North Texas.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Herbert dazzled with 346 yards passing and two touchdowns while completing 28 of 36 pass attempts as the Chargers (11-6) completed their first season sweep of the Raiders since 2018.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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After last month’s stunning sweep by the rebels, icons of the Assad regime were torn down.Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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The report found that 5% of the camps were created right after the quake in 2010, while an overwhelming number have sprouted up in response to the widespread gang violence that has forced Haitians to flee their homes and neighborhoods.Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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Its reusable first stage is built to fly at least 25 times, the company has said.Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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News network helicopters, on standby at nearby Van Nuys airport, are not permitted to fly near the area.Kimberly Nordyke, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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If that isn’t enough plot, the lives of these characters become even more chaotic, violent, and ultimately tragic thanks to Emilia’s uncontrolled and selfish impulses.Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
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Most commercial rat baits contain either anticoagulants, which cause uncontrolled internal bleeding, or neurotoxins, which cause seizures and make an animal unable to control its limbs.Andy Newman, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s 25-point blowout by a surging Oklahoma City Thunder team, a legitimate threat to the championship throne, showcased the troubling norm for opponents exploiting New York’s lack of reliable bench depth.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Lions clinched the division and the NFC’s top seed Sunday night with a 34-9 blowout of the Vikings.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Run away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20away. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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