GET (AWAY) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Mansion at Ocean Edge in Brewster, Massachusetts, is an enchanting spot for an autumn getaway. — Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The former reality star explained that the getaway had given her an opportunity to disconnect from the demands of everyday life. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Heather Graham stripped down to a parade of tiny bikinis while sharing a glimpse of her Italian Riviera getaway. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 While Cape Breton is reachable by both air and car, the most enjoyable way to start your cool Northeast summer getaway is by high-speed ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine, onboard THE CAT to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get (away)

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Iginla has a great shot that gets off the stick quickly and can pick corners.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In recent years, the state has pivoted toward hydrogen for buses, trucks and port equipment, but these too have struggled to get off the ground.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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