as in to get off
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as in escape
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 get (away)
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
After recent developments such as improved infrastructure and eco-conscious lodging, these 11 crowd-free getaways promise discovery and serenity.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Luxury tour operator Red Savannah is rolling out a Parisian getaway specifically designed for style enthusiasts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to have a nice getaway.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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Here are six staycation ideas to make Valentine’s Day 2025 feel like an exclusive getaway—no passport required.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
After recent developments such as improved infrastructure and eco-conscious lodging, these 11 crowd-free getaways promise discovery and serenity.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Luxury tour operator Red Savannah is rolling out a Parisian getaway specifically designed for style enthusiasts.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla are going to have a nice getaway.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025
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How this small but annoying quirk came to be — and how to fix it There might be several reasons why bar culture has tipped in a way that makes a bartender feel like an old grump yelling at children to get off his lawn.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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The month of February got off to a warm start in Kansas City, with the average temperature being about nine degrees above normal.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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The three prisoners chiseled an escape route from their own jail cells and built makeshift, papier mâché heads.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Courtesy of Jumby Bay Private Jet to a Private Island Escape reality with your sweetheart as you’re whisked away by private jet to Jumby Bay Island’s sundrenched shores in Antigua.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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The aircraft made its first flight in 2008, but never realized commercial success.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2025
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The ticketed event features the company’s Strawberry White Russian, Tiki Rum Mai Tai and Tiki Gold Rum cocktails and a chocolate flight with milk chocolate hearts, dark chocolate espresso beans and white chocolate truffles.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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