GETAWAY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of get (away)

as in to get off

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noun

ˈge-tə-ˌwā

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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Neon-leaning hues of lime green, pink, orange, and black swirl together for a manicure that's practically made for a tropical getaway—and bold enough to stand out from the beach to the open sea. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026 In addition, a 65-year-old woman – who police said was the driver of a getaway vehicle and has close ties to the family involved – was also taken into police custody. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Copyright law doesn’t protect general ideas or tropes considered standard in the treatment of particular topics (think a getaway driver in a heist movie) — only the particular expression of those ideas. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026 About 80 miles from Los Angeles, Lake Arrowhead is yet another easy mountain getaway for residents of SoCal’s largest metropolis. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get (away)

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Acuff got off to a much better start after struggling to make shots in his summer league debut on Saturday.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Ronaldo got off a backward kick with his right foot after a header by teammate João Félix bounced off Simón’s shoulder.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of get off

Noun

From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
From there, he will be housed at another state correctional facility and his case will be referred to Nevada County District Attorney’s Office for possible escape charges, the statement read.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of escape

Noun

The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took Lopez into custody.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The flight of salsas and chicharrón de queso at Taquearte in Pico Rivera.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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