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
  • Jori Heard escapes an at-bat against Reese Atwood but can't get away from Katie Stewart.
    Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
  • With unspoiled beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and sunset skies, Sanibel channels one of Florida’s most restorative weekend escapes.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Seemingly a united front, Michaela agrees to stay in London upon Francesca’s request, but secretly flees in the finale.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ultimately, Taylor is part of the first 33 minutes or so of the movie, until Perfidia flees to Mexico and away from Lockjaw, who Taylor insists never had the power in that dynamic.
    Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Absconds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/absconds. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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