running away

ADJECTIVE

fugitive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elusive

STRONG

brief ephemeral flying passing short temporary volatile wandering

WEAK

avoiding errant erratic escaping evading evanescent fleeting flitting fugacious impermanent momentary moving short-lived transitory unstable

Antonyms

STRONG

enduring lasting lengthy long permanent

WEAK

confronting facing

NOUN

flight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exodus

STRONG

break breakout escape escapement escaping exit fugue getaway lam out powder retreat retreating

WEAK

exfiltration getaway car

Antonyms

STRONG

arrival coming

WEAK

standing staying waiting

Example Sentences

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They are usually running away when things are too good, and then when things are down in the cycle, that’s when they get the motivation to go back in and make investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For Saffie, staying and fighting to get better rather than running away from a challenge is a great lesson for others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Footage has since been shared online appearing to show officers leaving civilians and running away from the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

My parents figured out early that leaving a prestigious practice for a small island wasn’t running away from something.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“We three will be ready in a minute,” cried Amy, running away to wash her hands.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

running away

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