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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

Just as they looked to be about to run away with it, mistakes started to creep in which handed Edinburgh a route back into the game.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

After what happened in L.A. back in December, the Lakers were determined not to let Houston run away with the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

If they’re willing to accept me and my guilty conscience, why the hell shouldn’t I run away with the circus?

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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