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as in fleeing
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
everyone managed to escape from the burning building in time
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as in avoiding
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
a judge who is very determined not to let criminals escape punishment
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Recent Examples of escaping
Williams was taken to Blount County Detention Facility, in Maryville, Tennessee, and prosecutors brought an additional charge against him for escaping federal custody.
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Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and learning more about ourselves.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025
Since escaping, Elisabeth has kept a deliberately low profile.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and learning more about ourselves.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being.
—Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Many of us dream of financial freedom, escaping the grind, and living in luxury.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Reading can be a powerful way of escaping, relaxing and realizing truths about ourselves and the world.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Mar. 2025
Since escaping, Elisabeth has kept a deliberately low profile.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Libya, which shares borders with six nations and has a long coastline along the Mediterranean, is a main transit point for migrants escaping war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East to seek better lives in Europe.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escaping
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Global Refuge told Newsweek that it is encouraged by the White House's statement that no decision has been made, as revoking protections now would signal a concerning shift in America's commitment to those fleeing conflict.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times reported that in Panama the first flights of these migrants included Christians fleeing persecution in Iran and Chinese nationals seeking asylum.—
Jack Herrera,
The New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2025
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Which only underscores the importance of drafting well and avoiding the need to fill holes through free agency.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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His offseason of work at the position centered around avoiding that happening again.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The driver was arrested on charges of unlawful gun possession and evading police and booked at the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Chau paid local fishermen to take him near North Sentinel Island, evading the exclusion zone.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Escaping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escaping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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