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
The 2,400-acre resort sprawls over 70 charming neighborhoods with over 1,000 vacation rentals just right for Thanksgiving getaways.
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Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The In a shocking twist at the end of episode 5, the show revealed that the two weren’t included in the getaways with the rest of the engaged couples.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
The 2025 calendar year is nearly here, and travelers are already booking next year’s getaways in earnest.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
Rather, romantic getaways are about finding spots that will set your soul on fire, together.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
October is here and so are these great points and miles deals, and the latest in credit card perks—all of which come in handy for leaf-peeping trips, spooky getaways for Halloween, and last-minute journeys to chase some autumn sun.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
The In a shocking twist at the end of episode 5, the show revealed that the two weren’t included in the getaways with the rest of the engaged couples.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
The 2025 calendar year is nearly here, and travelers are already booking next year’s getaways in earnest.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2024
Rather, romantic getaways are about finding spots that will set your soul on fire, together.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
October is here and so are these great points and miles deals, and the latest in credit card perks—all of which come in handy for leaf-peeping trips, spooky getaways for Halloween, and last-minute journeys to chase some autumn sun.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Getaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getaways. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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