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
Guthrie and her siblings recorded videos, pleading for news, for help, for a merciful change of heart from whoever had absconded with their mom.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Three months later, another seven players from the senior national team absconded in the same country.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Overwhelmed, Linda takes after Caroline and absconds to the beach.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The Natives absconded with some cattle, as well as with a young widow named Camila.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Three months later, another seven players from the senior national team absconded in the same country.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Overwhelmed, Linda takes after Caroline and absconds to the beach.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
The Natives absconded with some cattle, as well as with a young widow named Camila.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abscond
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Meanwhile, young people are trying to escape algorithmic environments in search of true human connection.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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When play resumed, the Royals were an out away from escaping ninth-inning trouble.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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After the shooting, Landry fled the residence and the military base, but he was later arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 by the Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The Sheriff's Office charged him with fleeing and eluding and reckless driving, while FHP filed additional charges.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Cougars came out of the gate flying, with Ani Woodard registering a hat trick and Emma Whoriskey and Taylor Watts adding goals in the opening frame.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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“Abscond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abscond. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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