RUNAWAYS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

runaways

noun

plural of runaway

as in conquests

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Recent Examples of runaways Offering help to located runaways Each runaway who is located is offered services specific to their needs and circumstances. — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Yes, this was the same Brewers team that had been swept by the Dodgers in the 2025 NLCS, marking the first time in baseball history that two teams exchanged sweeps in consecutive years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Baumann recommends blocking access by installing door sweeps, placing steel wool around pipe penetrations, and sealing cracks in the foundation.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweeps

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Among other problems, the Eel River Canyon’s unstable geology is notorious for landslides that sent train cars careening into the water.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The Mexican navy urged mariners and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution, citing high waves, heavy rain and the risk of rising rivers, flooding and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of landslides

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Sleek & Short Gilbert Flores/Getty Images Roszak says fall is all about sleek blowouts with a super-smooth feel.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Then there’s a big dropoff in snaps to the young guys who have entered in blowouts, led by Mykah Newton (19) and Keyshawn Stancil (18).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.

— Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of romps

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Surveillance video captures shooting at Pasadena gas station CBS News Baltimore obtained surveillance video showing a group of people gathered around a gas pump before a person pulls out a gun and fires shots.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
On a Galaxy phone, Samsung saves it in Gallery and may also place it inside the Video captures album.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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