running off

verb

Definition of running offnext
present participle of run off
1
as in ejecting
to drive or force out the dog often ran off cats and other animals that had intruded upon his owner's property

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2
as in escaping
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation their rebellious daughter's run off because she was disciplined again

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3
as in flying
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening the mouse ran off as soon as it saw us

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for running off
  1. escaping
  2. dismissing
  3. fleeing
  4. retreating
  5. running
  6. expelling
Verb
  • In the end, though, there is no escaping the fact that individuals and organizations alike need to raise their technological skill levels.
    Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That’s your idea of escaping a leper’s life?
    Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of escaping
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  • Ignoring or dismissing a woman’s expertise.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Cuomo, a Democrat, has denied the allegations, dismissing the investigations as politically motivated attacks.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismissing
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  • Sunday when the suspect approached the victim and intentionally set her on fire before fleeing the scene, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a briefing.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As the train car pulled into the station, the suspect approached the victim and intentionally set her on fire before fleeing the scene, Tisch said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fleeing
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  • 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
Definition of retreating
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  • Biden, or whoever is running the White House, should be ashamed.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
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  • In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of expelling
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