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
What are the most romantic getaways in the USA?
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Here are my picks for the best family resorts for winter getaways with loads of indoor fun.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
By Jennifer Kester, Contributor While 2025’s calendar will be full of big events and noteworthy openings in alpha cities, Forbes Travel Guide is seeing travelers gravitate to more remote locales and a continued focus on wellness getaways.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And compared to last year, those travelers are spending more on their getaways.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
And compared to last year, those travelers are shelling out more for their getaways.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The ski season has officially begun and so has the rush of luxury and fashion brands flocking to the mountains to reach wealthy customers during their winter getaways.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
With many Americans enjoying time off during the festive season, these cities make especially good getaways during the weeks surrounding Christmas.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Tropical getaways, spontaneous road trips, or a long day at the office are all instances where the best toiletry bags for women on the go are necessary.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Here are my picks for the best family resorts for winter getaways with loads of indoor fun.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
By Jennifer Kester, Contributor While 2025’s calendar will be full of big events and noteworthy openings in alpha cities, Forbes Travel Guide is seeing travelers gravitate to more remote locales and a continued focus on wellness getaways.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And compared to last year, those travelers are spending more on their getaways.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
And compared to last year, those travelers are shelling out more for their getaways.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The ski season has officially begun and so has the rush of luxury and fashion brands flocking to the mountains to reach wealthy customers during their winter getaways.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
With many Americans enjoying time off during the festive season, these cities make especially good getaways during the weeks surrounding Christmas.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Tropical getaways, spontaneous road trips, or a long day at the office are all instances where the best toiletry bags for women on the go are necessary.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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