AWOL
1 of 2adjective or adverb
variants
sometimes awol
: absent without leave
broadly
: absent often without notice or permission
… the place looked as if its caretaker had been AWOL for some time. —
Daniel Ford
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New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Also, don't forget Doubs went AWOL on his team in the 2024 campaign and has had issues with concussions.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Aiyuk visibly remained around the team and in warmups through training camp and the preseason, then went AWOL in September.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Crowdfunding campaign always have an element of risk, but AWOL Vision is a young but well-established company will a good track record on efficient delivery.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Peter then surrenders to Catherine, who demands his explanation for going AWOL.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Also, don't forget Doubs went AWOL on his team in the 2024 campaign and has had issues with concussions.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Aiyuk visibly remained around the team and in warmups through training camp and the preseason, then went AWOL in September.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for AWOL
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“AWOL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/AWOL. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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