1
as in escaped
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
ran away from an unhappy marriage
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the child runs away from large dogs
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Recent Examples of ran away
Morris and the other juvenile ran away, while the 16-year-old boy made his way to Banta Place and State Street, where he was found by police officers responding to reports of an injured person, officials said.
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Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gorman whispered to her friends that someone was there, Pekara said, and the group ran away.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Importantly, the person in the video ran away on foot and did not get into any vehicle, something that conflicted with the police theory involving Elser's truck.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Punch the monkey ran away with our hearts.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Cyclones reversed course, battled back and ran away with a 75-53 victory.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The Knicks, save for some frenetic Raptors rallies from down double-digits, weathered an early storm and ultimately ran away with a 111-95 victory in Toronto on Tuesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Before long, a confused Sage ran away from home.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gorman whispered to her friends that someone was there, Pekara said, and the group ran away.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Importantly, the person in the video ran away on foot and did not get into any vehicle, something that conflicted with the police theory involving Elser's truck.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Utah State sharpened its game, the Aztecs erred too often, on both offense and defense, and the Aggies — yes, assisted by an officiating mistake that led to a pair of free throws — ran away to a 72-63 victory.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Punch the monkey ran away with our hearts.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Cyclones reversed course, battled back and ran away with a 75-53 victory.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The Knicks, save for some frenetic Raptors rallies from down double-digits, weathered an early storm and ultimately ran away with a 111-95 victory in Toronto on Tuesday.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Before long, a confused Sage ran away from home.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran away
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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But as senators retreated to privately discuss the new plan, action stalled out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have retreated, but there are no signs of a broader relief rally this morning.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The man struck Stallworth and started fighting with him, gaining control of the gun, tried to return fire and fled the scene, the affidavit states.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Accused of political incompetence, Bani Sadr was impeached by parliament in 1981 and subsequently fled into exile.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The shooter, wearing a blue sweater, ran off and has not been caught, cops said.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Witnesses intervened and the attacker ran off.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Higgins, an aerospace engineer at McGill University, worries that the LEGO-like way that SR-1 Freedom has been planned—with lots of parts from different, unrelated projects just waiting to be bolted together—vastly understates the challenge ahead.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Chiefs since bolted for a sweetheart deal in Kansas.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the crash, Evans continued to drive, got out of the sedan and ran toward a Motel 6, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The witnesses refused, got out of the car and flagged down police officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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That's when authorities said the homeowner allegedly pointed a gun at the worker, sending him running for his life.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ran away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ran%20away. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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