absconded

past tense of abscond

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of absconded After Barbie is transported, the pair team up with the Nutcracker to track down the Rat King, who has absconded with a locket—one that Barbie and her friend Nikki (who later transforms into the Sugarplum Princess) received on Christmas. — Parents, 14 Sep. 2026 There were no revelations about FBI surveillance or any proof that Shakur actually absconded to Cuba. — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 This after a pursuit for $10M that Lucky’s ex-husband/Priscilla’s son absconded with (and which Lucky and her papa had access to in the end). — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 Ciampa absconded one of the spiked hockey pucks and made Jericho bleed. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Over a ten-day period in August 2021, tanker trucks absconded with more than 230,000 gallons of fuel, according to the supplier’s court filings. — Brian Slodysko, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Over a 10-day period in August 2021, tanker trucks absconded with more than 230,000 gallons of fuel, according to the supplier’s court filings. — Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The Iliad tells the story of the war itself, which began when the Trojan prince Paris absconded with Helen, the wife of Meneleus, the king of Sparta. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026 The duo absconded with eight pieces of jewelry—including tiaras, a brooch, necklaces, and earrings—collectively valued at more than €88 million. — Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absconded
Verb
  • The Tigers pulled to within a point with 23 seconds left in the game after Tre Nichols escaped a trio of would-be tacklers and lofted a 67-yard touchdown pass to Carter McElhany.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hemingway escaped through a rear door and was later found by a police canine unit, allegedly hiding in a neighbor’s backyard, according to police.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The 911 caller told dispatchers a person in the building started the fire and fled the scene.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled and a pursuit began, Igoe said.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Absconded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absconded. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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