ESCAPE HATCHES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

escape hatches

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plural of escape hatch

as in escapes

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Noun

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

Definition of escapes

Noun

Don’t stress about your pile of fall reading; fatten it up, baby, and pick up one of this month’s new releases.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
As Netflix is essentially barred from Cannes due to French regulations around theatrical releases, Venice has traditionally played home to the streamer’s starriest offerings.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of releases

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His defense attorney previously said the assaults were not politically motivated and that DeFoor suffers from mental health issues.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council has been fighting in court to force Olive Park’s owners, Millennia Housing Management, to secure the vacant property and fix issues with water, trash, mold and pests.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

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