as in to avoid
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
the queen has vowed that none of the traitors shall scape the gallows, be their station ever so high
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Recent Examples of scape
The evening kicked off with cocktails by the fire and a fondue station before the crowd took their seats at a table that had been lushly scaped with pomegranates, grapes, pears, and berries to create a festive atmosphere.
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Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scape
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Officials urge residents to avoid coastal areas, stay informed about conditions and prioritize safety.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yet most are struggling to act on the scale necessary to help the world avoid the worst effects of warming.Justin Worland, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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At that February hearing, Judge Bowen dismissed an evading police charge, finding that the pursuing Richmond officer had failed to activate his siren during the brief chase.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The post-election honeymoon period is officially over. Democrats and Republicans were back to trading barbs this week as both parties tried to evade blame for a near government shut down.Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Powered by a game-high 35 points from Cole Anthony and a plethora of reserve players stepping up, the Magic escaped the jaws of defeat to win 121-114 against the Heat (13-13), who were without Jimmy Butler (illness).Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Over time, for the partner on the receiving end, this dynamic can exacerbate resentment, low self-esteem and a desire to escape.Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Scape.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scape. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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