escape
verb (used without object)
to slip or get away, as from confinement or restraint; gain or regain liberty.
escapes
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pluralof escape.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof escape (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
escapeverb (used without object)to slip or get away, as from confinement or restraint; gain or regain liberty.
Example Sentences
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In this setup, a laser continuously supplies additional photons to the cavity, while some light escapes through the partially reflecting mirrors.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Today most health AI escapes federal review by calling itself a wellness product.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
But in another alteration, Damon’s Odysseus fires an arrow into the already blinded Cyclops’ eye as he escapes, giving the monster’s father, Poseidon, a new reason to make his journey home miserable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Tiny dog escapes marsh, survives aerial assault by an organized gang of seagulls, and is rescued by the Menlo Park Fire Department,” East Palo Alto police wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
A whine escapes my jowls, not even remotely a howl, but the sadness sometimes needs a voice.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
