ABSCONDED (WITH) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

absconded (with)

verb

past tense of abscond (with)

as in snatched

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The thieves then snatched the paintings and fled through the museum’s gardens—the whole heist took place in under three minutes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026
The second was produced by Jahdae Barron, who alertly snatched a ball out of the air that had been tipped by linebacker Karene Reid and then raced 97 yards for a touchdown.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of snatched

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Deputies and police officers already at the courthouse pursued Guerrero during a brief foot chase and captured him, officials said.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Rosalind Franklin captured the critical X-ray diffraction image that proved the double-helix structure of DNA.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Messi had a shot saved at the beginning of the second half, but Palacios then sparked a move from one side of the pitch to the other as Nashville restored its lead in the 49th minute and seized control of the game.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Authorities have seized Walter’s cellphone and laptop, according to Bloomberg.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Patterson also impressed on loan at Millwall during the second half of last season, keeping seven clean sheets in 16 appearances for a side who finished third in the Championship.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The character is based on MGM’s Irving Thalberg, who was never impressed by Fitzgerald as a screenwriter.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026

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