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run for it

VERB
fly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break disappear run take off withdraw
STRONG
abscond avoid bolt clear decamp hide hightail skedaddle skip
WEAK
clear out cut and run get away hasten away light out make a getaway make a quick exit make off run from steal away take flight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
remain stay
STRONG
confront face
WEAK
arrive obey
VERB
make off
Synonyms
WEAK
abscond bolt clear cut and run decamp depart escape fly go leave make away quit retire run run off scamper scoot skedaddle skip withdraw
Antonyms
WEAK
stay wait

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One undeniable thread in American politics circa 2023: Tennessee is making a run for it.

From Slate

Zac Steele, Troup County’s emergency management director, said the storm damaged the enclosures, allowing the tigers an opportunity to make a run for it.

From Washington Post

“But the bruises came from a White lover. Her lover knew trouble was brewing and gave a run for it.”

From Washington Post

The driver and three migrants made a run for it, leaving behind a child screaming in a car seat.

From Washington Times

“Anybody who wants to run for it can feel free to do so. So I’m not in any way offended by having an opponent or having a few votes in opposition. I’m pretty proud of 37 to 10.”

From Washington Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.