as in to escape
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
the burglar was trying to abscond with the jewels when he tumbled down the stairs
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Recent Examples of abscond
The single owner of the facility, Sun Kyou Lee, also known to them as Jesus Lee, had absconded without any forwarding information.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
In late May, Abarca’s ex-wife, Alexis Garcia, revealed that her husband had absconded with their then 2-year-old son after an argument and had not been seen for five days.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The former President’s camp has repeatedly requested his interim release, saying that Duterte does not pose a flight risk, will not abscond, and is willing to cooperate with the ICC.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Tom Phillips absconded with his three children in 2021 after an alleged dispute with their mother.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
In late May, Abarca’s ex-wife, Alexis Garcia, revealed that her husband had absconded with their then 2-year-old son after an argument and had not been seen for five days.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
The former President’s camp has repeatedly requested his interim release, saying that Duterte does not pose a flight risk, will not abscond, and is willing to cooperate with the ICC.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Tom Phillips absconded with his three children in 2021 after an alleged dispute with their mother.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abscond
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When officers began to chase him, Rustrian turned off his car’s lights to try to escape police.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Witnesses said a silver Ford sedan fled the scene, and detectives later identified the driver as 57-year-old Humberto Munoz Gatica of Laguna Niguel, according to The Register.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The airline said customers looking for a refund on any flight can get one, even if flying basic economy or with a non-refundable ticket.—
Rachel Scott,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The trailer, soundtracked by a lilting piano melody, reveals the basic premise of the film, which focuses on a young boy named Arco from a distant and peaceful future, where humans live in the sky and use rainbow suits to fly through the air.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Abscond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abscond. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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