The phrase "went way" can be replaced with several synonyms to convey different meanings such as "departed," "left," "vanished," and "disappeared." If you want to give a more specific description about someone's departure, you can use words like "exited," "retreated," "fled," or "absconded." Alternatively, if you want to express that someone has moved away from something physically or emotionally, you can use synonyms such as "separated," "distanced," "withdrew," or "removed." Choosing the right synonym can also affect the connotation, for example, "escaped" implies more urgency and danger than "departed" or "left".