as in escapes
to get free from a dangerous or confining situation
the burglar was trying to abscond with the jewels when he tumbled down the stairs
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Recent Examples of absconds
Overwhelmed, Linda takes after Caroline and absconds to the beach.
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Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
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
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Budget retreats run roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, mid-range options land between $3,000 and $6,000, and luxury escapes start around $7,000 and climb from there.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Until that relationship changes, no amount of vacation time, wellness apps or weekend escapes will create lasting relief.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The first segment examines a woman who flees her home, escaping to a remote island in Ireland after her husband’s criminal trial.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Absconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absconds. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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