NYT Dictionary

FLEEING

/ˈfliːɪŋ/
VerbNounFLEE-ingflee-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of flee

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

fleeflyabsenceawoldefaultdeparturedisappearanceflightfugitivefurlough

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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