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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

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One number released this past week says inflation is running away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

It was only last week when Huntington Beach was unbeaten in the Sunset League and running away with the the league title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

But there was nothing to be gained by running away.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

running away

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