1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the fog fled with the arrival of the dawn
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2
as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
a murderer who fled on foot
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3
as in to retreat
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
a toddler who fled when the ladybug he had been quietly watching suddenly began flying around the room
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Recent Examples of flee
The man reportedly also overturned a table before fleeing.
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The man continued to flee through the Cub Foods parking lot, toward the occupied grocery store, where an officer fired multiple gunshots at the man.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
Now Stebbings is on a mission: To keep European founders from fleeing to Silicon Valley to build their billion-dollar startups.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
In June, the U.N. said, more than 147,000 people fled their homes in the central region, once a bastion of safety for those trying to escape the horrors of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The man continued to flee through the Cub Foods parking lot, toward the occupied grocery store, where an officer fired multiple gunshots at the man.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
Now Stebbings is on a mission: To keep European founders from fleeing to Silicon Valley to build their billion-dollar startups.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
In June, the U.N. said, more than 147,000 people fled their homes in the central region, once a bastion of safety for those trying to escape the horrors of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles
july 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flee
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The child disappeared in June of that year but wasn’t reported missing until July when Caylee’s grandmother learned that Anthony hadn’t seen her daughter in a month.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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The authors hope to continue to investigate how other developmental genes across other sea spider species may have appeared or disappeared throughout their life history, per Earth.com, potentially affecting their abdomens.—
Christian Thorsberg,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 July 2025
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And not to get spoilery, but this book is part thriller, and the need to escape becomes quite literal.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Tanya Ramsey's brother and mother were staying in a cabin 100 yards away, and Jeff Ramsey's call to them gave them enough time to escape, Jake Ramsey said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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And in this story, Superman retreats from the world after being rejected by the public for adhering to an older moral code.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The nonsectarian center hosts retreats that range from 3 to 13 nights, for a wide variety of experience levels, with a central focus on Theravadin teachings and bodhicitta (striving to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
9 July 2025
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Jennifer Kesse, 24, vanished from her Orlando condo complex after leaving for work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, stumping both state and federal investigators as authorities raced to catch her abductor.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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After the second session, the tumor in my lung vanished.—
Tim Ryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Passengers flying in the United States at certain airports are no longer required to take off their shoes when going through security lines, according to news outlets including CBS News and The New York Times on Monday.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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After his strike flew past U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese, Jimenez briefly celebrated with his teammates before sitting on the turf at NRG Stadium, pulling out a Mexico jersey with Jota’s name and number (#20), and mimicking playing a video game.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The celestial trio will remain close to each other throughout the night, with Saturn and Neptune eventually fading from sight in the southern sky when the sun rises on July 16.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 July 2025
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The brand recommends avoiding dabbing or blotting after applying the spray, as this can cause the fragrance to break down and fade.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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On breaks, journalists would sometimes bolt out of the courthouse, furiously typing or relaying notes to editors over the phone in an attempt to be the first to file breaking news.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The Doberman had apparently bolted during the night and sought refuge in the stranger's yard.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Hardie™ Designer, powered by Hover®, takes that idea and runs with it, allowing users to experiment with various siding options and, once satisfied, provide a clear vision to their contractors. 6.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Smith succeeds former Maryland athletic director Damon Evans, who departed for SMU in March after a simmering conflict with former head men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard came to a head during the Terrapins’ NCAA Tournament run last season.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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“Flee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flee. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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