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)
Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The largest offerings, like the Very Long Trip, which comes in at almost eight pounds, ready for those long getaways, is priced at $375.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Go Through Bathroom Products Get your bathroom into shape so that packing for your upcoming getaways—and going about your day to day routine—is a breeze.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In the film, Iris (Gordon) and Isaac’s (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the road on Tahiti Iti, the smaller island of Tahiti that hangs from Tahiti Nui like the tail of a fish, lies a singular kind of getaway.
—Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
The largest offerings, like the Very Long Trip, which comes in at almost eight pounds, ready for those long getaways, is priced at $375.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 1 May 2025
Go Through Bathroom Products Get your bathroom into shape so that packing for your upcoming getaways—and going about your day to day routine—is a breeze.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
In the film, Iris (Gordon) and Isaac’s (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get (away)
Verb
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The demo, which got off to a slightly slow start due to some interference from the stage lights, showed the audience how to pair the Orb to their phones.—
Riya Bhattacharjee,Hayden Field,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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With the burden of pressure on them following a 2-0 defeat in last week’s first leg, Miami got off to a fast start after defending an early Vancouver corner.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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A number of recent safety incidents at the airport have raised alarm, including a March 28 incident involving a Delta flight and a group of Air Force jets.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The situation can be complicated further when a patient is navigating an unfamiliar medical system, has to overcome a language barrier, or takes a flight soon after an operation.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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