ABSCONDING (WITH) Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

absconding (with)

verb

present participle of abscond (with)

as in snatching

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Google is snatching up more office space in the South Florida metropolis, just as its cofounders are buying million-dollar mansions right on the waterfront.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Scylla pounces, snatching members of the crew between her jaws.

— Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of snatching

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In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
The campaign officially kicks off on August 7, 2026 (also International Beer Day), anchored by a powerful cinematic film capturing beer’s timeless place in major milestones and daily celebrations alike.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of capturing

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The Dodgers weren’t actually bankrupt at the time, but then owner Frank McCourt used the process to keep MLB from seizing the team.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Withers, 28, has lately been seizing every opportunity in his path, but the Amazon MGM Studios rom-com represents a chance to show a lighter side.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of seizing

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Each episode barrels forward with the logic of a live-action cartoon, hijacking the visual language of everything from My Dinner With Andre to Dog Day Afternoon, while cramming in references to pop culture, video games, and Canadian esoterica.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026
The side walls engage your peripheral vision without hijacking your attention.

— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Definition of hijacking

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The cornerback room shows significant improvement with free agent Benjamin St-Juste and rookie Brandon Cisse impressing, challenging Carrington Valentine and potentially boosting a unit that struggled last season.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Marco Palestra arrives after impressing as an attack-minded wing-back for Atalanta, while Geovany Quenda’s arrival allows another natural fit for a 3-4-2-1 formation.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of impressing

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