GETAWAYS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

getaways

noun

plural of getaway

as in escapes

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 getaways Read on for family-friendly getaways, cozy spots that are flush with amenities and views, romantic retreats, along with several spots to get your hygge on in the wilderness. — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 One of the beauties of living in the Midwest is not having to go far for unique and exciting family getaways. — Rashad Alexander august 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Comfy and flattering, the Bella Stretch Wide-leg Jeans are back in stock in a luxe coffee-bean brown, just in time for fall getaways. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 From backstage at the Playhouse Theatre with Cara Delevingne to clandestine getaways to Chiltern Firehouse (RIP) with her latest muse, here are all the places Taylor Swift has been spotted in the capital. — Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026 Escape the summer heat at these five Northeast getaways, from coastal Maine and Nantucket to the Adirondacks and Nova Scotia. — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Over the past few years, this wooded pocket of southern Ohio, long a favorite destination for hiking and traditional cabin getaways, has become a hot spot for distinctive vacation rentals. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 This week's quiz spotlights bikini getaways and country music confessions. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Additional items up for bids include handbags, hotel stays, getaways, gift certificates, experiences, and more, according to the news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

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Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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On top of that, the Iranian airspace was closed to all flights during the bombings and Iranians were fleeing the country.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Airlines, supported by resilient travel demand and the shutdown of budget carrier Spirit in May, have hiked airfare and baggage fees and cut less profitable flights.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

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