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verb
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The man ran away but officers located him and took him into custody.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
She still ran away with the tournament by four strokes, while reminding the golf world that there might not be a more dominant force in the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- decamped
- did a runner
- skipped town
- made a break for it
- pulled a Houdini
Possible Antonyms
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- faced the music
- held the fort
- stuck around
- stood their ground
