DECAMP Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

decamp

verb

Definition of decamp

as in to abscond

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Recent Examples of decamp Experts do, however, believe that Dylan came back to Chicago and Hyde Park very soon after decamping for New York early in 1961. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 June 2026 As the New York social scene prepares to decamp for the warmer months ahead, here’s a look at what’s new — and what not to miss — in the Hamptons this summer. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Bloomberg reported Thursday that Kroger is considering major price cuts to lure back customers who may have decamped to discount retailers for groceries. — Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 21 May 2026 Widowed, heartbroken, and left rattling around the house her own father built (the film has a real sense of place, both out in the town and inside the aquarium and Tova’s home), Tova is preparing to decamp for a luxe retirement home across the bay. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decamp

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Daemon, set to execute Orwyle since Aegon has absconded (and is off on a fun adventure with Larys), decides to spare the High Maester, who offers him Jasper Wylde instead.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The judge even suggested her police detail might help her abscond.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

Definition of abscond

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New research, however, suggests our planet has a better chance of escaping that fiery end than previously thought.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026
But Márquez escaped when Nolan Arenado lined a ball up the middle that second baseman Sung-Mun Song caught and ran to step on the bag for a double play.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of escape

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Taylor Tomlinson will host After Midnight, the show that is replacing The Late Late Show now that James Corden has scarpered off to old Blighty.

— Vulture, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2023
Idrissa Gueye has scarpered, but that void was instantly filled by Mainz midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin - while Moise Kean, goodness knows how, has signed from Juventus to sharpen things up front.

— SI.com, SI.com, 5 Aug. 2019

Definition of scarper

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Willis possesses a unique ability to not just manipulate the pocket with his legs but make off-schedule throws, something that has become almost a necessity in today’s NFL.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
According to police reports and court records, Kisakye, 27, of Randolph, used his insider knowledge of the couple’s home to break in, unlock their safe, then make off with large diamonds, gold, watches, and pearls.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026

Definition of make off

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No studio would finance the feature, about a whorehouse exhibitionist who lams it after being framed for murder — so director Melvin Van Peebles financed it himself with a boost from Bill Cosby, who gave him a $50,000 loan.

— Andrew Lawrence, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
One of those classic films that’s as good as its reputation (and maybe even better), Billy Wilder’s high-spirited comedy stars Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as jazz musicians who have to lam it after witnessing a mob crime.

— Keith Phipps, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2023

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