absconds

Definition of abscondsnext
present tense third-person singular of abscond

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of absconds But the couple have yet to conceive an heir, so when Jerome absconds and his dashing friend Manfred (Galitzine) arrives with dastardly intentions, Hero (Corrin), Cherry’s wily and loyal maid, is forced to concoct a plan to distract Manfred by telling captivating stories about rebellious women. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025 What happens, for instance, when a licensed privateer with a valid letter of marque and reprisal absconds with several million dollars from a criminal organization? Rick Bennett, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for absconds
Verb
  • Instead, book a few three- to four-day escapes that align with school and office closures.
    Zach Wichter, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Known for its Gilded Age mansions, deep maritime roots, and rugged Atlantic shoreline, Newport has long been one of New England’s signature coastal escapes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … OCEAN ESCAPE – Sanctioned tanker flees US forces, now under Russian naval escort off Irish coast.
    , FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Absconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absconds. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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