GETAWAYS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

getaways

noun

plural of getaway

as in escapes

the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway

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Recent Examples of getaways With temperatures soaring for the last week of September, some Northern Californians are looking for cooler day-trip getaways. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Plus, its fleece-like fabric is incredibly cozy but still breathable enough for fall getaways, offering a high-end look for $40. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 And the vacation rental website Airbnb ranked Blowing Rock among the nation’s trendiest places for fall weekend getaways, CharlotteFive previously reported. — Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026 Family vacations have become limited to weekend getaways, because judges can schedule hearings at any time. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Choose several getaways, and the bucket-list trip may have to wait. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 These affordable finds are worth keeping on hand for spontaneous getaways, long weekends, and wherever your fall plans take you. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026 Hummingbirds are set to begin departing Michigan for their winter getaways down south. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 For travelers who have had their fill of pool days and triple-digit temperatures, an early taste of fall may sound even better, with mountain getaways and northern latitudes calling. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Summary The Maldives, long known for luxury escapes, is experiencing a significant shift in traveler expectations.

— Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
No dragons, of course, but plenty of political conniving, clashing swords and last-minute escapes.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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Domestic flights for Christmas are averaging $452, up 23 percent from 2025.

— Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
The airport had 574,193 flights last year, and nearly 12 million travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.

— Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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