get away from

VERB

elude

Synonyms

STRONGEST

baffle confound dodge evade flee foil frustrate outrun outwit puzzle shun stall stonewall thwart

STRONG

bilk circumvent ditch double duck eschew fly shirk shuck shy stump

WEAK

be beyond someone beat around the bush cop out get around give the runaround give the slip give wide berth to hem and haw not touch pass the buck pass up run around stay shy of steer clear of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abet aid assist clarify clear up encourage enlighten explain face help meet support

WEAK

attract confront encounter entice invite take on

VERB

shake off

Synonyms

WEAK

clear dislodge drop elude get rid of give the slip leave behind remove rid oneself of throw off unburden

Antonyms

WEAK

appear present

VERB

throw off

Synonyms

WEAK

abuse deceive evade give the slip leave behind lose outdistance outrun shake off trick

Antonyms

WEAK

face meet

Example Sentences

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“God bless her. She let me go out and live on ranches and run with other people to get away from him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"We will also look at the ways and means of diversifying energy routes from the region, to get away from our dependence," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

By his pace, we can tell the man is trying to get away from something, looking for a place to hide.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Residential Community Assistant Sam Lestrade said the exam seasons were "really stressful" at the university and nature events helped people to "get away from it and see animals".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He tries to grab the zipper of the tent again, tries to get away from me, and I should let him go, but I reach for his hand one more time.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

get away from

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