abscond (with)

verb

Definition of abscond (with)next
as in to spirit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abscond (with)
  1. spirit
  2. snatch
  3. capture
  4. seize
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  • In another, called Leucippe and Clitophon, Leucippe is saved from being sacrificed as a virgin by the timely appearance of an actor who uses theatre tricks used to perform deaths on stage to fake her death and spirit her away.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • And no one embodied that spirit more than Joanie Schirm.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Definition of spirit
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  • Up in Chicago, rival United — which has been duking it out with American at O’Hare International Airport — snatched up delivery slots for more than 100 Boeing Dreamliners in the last four years.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • Malonga scored 28 points and snatched a game-high 14 rebounds.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of snatch
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  • As the war to capture the Iron Throne rages on, Criston marches onward with his men, including Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), to put a stop to the Rivermen reaching King’s Landing and aiding Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy).
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • The aim was to capture each country’s unique fan and football culture.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of capture
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  • Trump has also mused about taking control of the strait by force, possibly by seizing one or more strategic islands held by Iran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The goal was limited to driving out the Iraqi troops who'd seized Kuwait.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 18 July 2026
Definition of seize
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