fled
ˈfled 
; fleeing
; fleeing
1
a
: to run away often from danger or evil : fly
The family fled from the war-torn zone.
b
: to hurry toward a place of security
Refugees fled to a neighboring country.
2
: to pass away swiftly : vanish
mists fleeing before the rising sun
: to run away from : shun
Many people fled the city to escape the fighting.
Examples of flee in a Sentence
The family fled from Nazi Germany to Britain in 1936.
He was accused of trying to flee the scene of the accident.
Many people fled the city to escape the fighting.
He was forced to flee the country.
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An informal education professional, Eitan spent part of his captivity with Yair, and the brothers reportedly fled through tunnels during Israeli airstrikes.
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Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Ever since the company’s founder was pushed out and fled Russia in 2014 for resisting Kremlin demands and the company was handed over to Putin allies, VK has been more than pliant in cooperating with the state.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The driver fled the scene, according to the statement.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Based on roadway evidence and witness statements, the man had been previously struck by a different vehicle that fled the scene, according to the release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
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Itay Stern, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Ever since the company’s founder was pushed out and fled Russia in 2014 for resisting Kremlin demands and the company was handed over to Putin allies, VK has been more than pliant in cooperating with the state.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
The driver fled the scene, according to the statement.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Based on roadway evidence and witness statements, the man had been previously struck by a different vehicle that fled the scene, according to the release.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flee
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“Flee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flee. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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