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Definitions

run away with

VERB
kidnap
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture hijack seize snatch steal
STRONG
coax decoy entice grab impress inveigh lure pirate remove seduce shanghai skyjack waylay
WEAK
body snatch bundle off carry away carry off lay hands on make off with spirit away
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free give let go liberate release
STRONG
allow
VERB
shanghai
Synonyms
STRONG
abduct capture grab hijack pirate seize skyjack snatch
WEAK
carry away carry off hold for ransom
Antonyms
STRONG
free give let go liberate release

Example Sentences

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For a time, it appeared Anthropic would run away with that race.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

Outsiders might assume the Old Firm will now run away with things, given their historic dominance, but it is not quite that simple.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Les Bleus looked set to run away with the victory after further scores from man-of-the-match Emmanuel Meafou and Thomas Ramos but the Azzurri hit back with an Ange Capuozzo try.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Defending her decisions, Laali says villagers fear that unless their children are married young they'll be "exposed to bad influences and run away with boys".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“I see we’ve all become very fond of our cricket. But aren’t we letting our imagination run away with us a bit?”

From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden

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