ABSCOND (WITH) Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

abscond (with)

verb

Definition of abscond (with)

as in to spirit

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In their last attempt to spirit away a high-end GPU from a hotel room on July 18, the pair accidentally caused a power cut.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Misdirection is a tool that the Secret Service often uses, but this case is extraordinary considering the secrecy and methods deployed to spirit Trump out of Turkey.

— Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirit

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McLaren's Norris found some unexpected extra pace in qualifying to snatch top spot ahead of the Mercedes pair of Russell and standings leader Kimi Antonelli.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Mendoza’s first drive ended with his first interception, which Texans linebacker Wade Woodaz snatched and took back 80 yards for a pick six.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of snatch

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Anyone in Livingston County who believes they've been exposed is asked to capture the bat, report the exposure by filling out a form on the health department's website and call department staff at 517‑552‑6882 for testing guidance and next steps.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The shooting, which was captured on body camera video, set off protests and calls for justice.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of capture

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The next season Keegan was joint top scorer as Liverpool were champions of England for the first time in seven years and also seized the club’s historic first European trophy.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Internet sleuths, predictably, have seized on this ambiguity as proof of malfeasance.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

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