Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absconding (with)
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Experience the depuffing, face-snatching effects with this Sacheu option that’s currently on sale.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026 -
The previous epic adventures entail the unexpected evolutions and missteps of humans terraforming beyond Earth, from massive sentient spiders named after Shakespearean characters to a body-snatching Nodal entity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, a standout sequence in which Mabel’s attempts to communicate with Jerry via text-to-speech on her phone are derailed by George and the other animals hijacking it while discovering emojis is a riot, and only works because each of the characters is immediately understandable.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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In a sneak peek of the final episode shared with Variety, Nelson finally gets a proof-of-life from his ex-wife Marsha (Christine Adams), who is being hunted in the woods by accomplices of the same shadowy figures that have railroaded Nelson into hijacking the train.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, Lombard, 20, is impressing early this spring, registering loud contact, making highlight reel plays at shortstop, second base and third base, and even homering off one of the best pitchers of the game, Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Absconding (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absconding%20%28with%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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