as in escapes
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 getaways
For family vacations, romantic trips, mother-daughter getaways, and solo adventures.
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Modern Family alum, 57, recalls family getaways that have gone wrong in the past, including a recent one when one of his daughters got injured.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The son, who has a decent job, has accumulated this substantial debt through excessive spending on designer clothes, dining out and weekend getaways.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the destinations include popular getaways such as Miami, Orlando, and Las Vegas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
All Texans know about Corpus Christi and South Padre Island as beach getaways in the Lone Star state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The promotion has discounted flights to popular spring break getaways such as Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Charleston, and Las Vegas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The destinations include popular spring break getaways such as Bermuda, Barbados, and Key West.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
While some couples might be planning weekend getaways, many are prioritizing financial responsibility as a key factor in their relationships – and with good reason.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Modern Family alum, 57, recalls family getaways that have gone wrong in the past, including a recent one when one of his daughters got injured.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The son, who has a decent job, has accumulated this substantial debt through excessive spending on designer clothes, dining out and weekend getaways.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Best of all, the destinations include popular getaways such as Miami, Orlando, and Las Vegas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
All Texans know about Corpus Christi and South Padre Island as beach getaways in the Lone Star state.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
The promotion has discounted flights to popular spring break getaways such as Aruba, Bermuda, Cancun, Charleston, and Las Vegas.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The destinations include popular spring break getaways such as Bermuda, Barbados, and Key West.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
While some couples might be planning weekend getaways, many are prioritizing financial responsibility as a key factor in their relationships – and with good reason.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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