elopes

Definition of elopesnext
present tense third-person singular of elope

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Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • But, when a zombie escapes a nearby military base, Dave, Miss Caroline, and a popular children's television host (Josh Gad) must band together to protect the young and fight off the walking dead.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Come prepared for the weather, plan your indoor escapes and get ready for an unforgettable World Cup experience!
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Becca flees her home to escape her evil stepmother but receives support and friendship from several individuals before Evie mysteriously disappears in 1934.
    The Know, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The president flees these tradeoffs as a matter of course and flip-flops unpredictably when pressures rise.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the initial script, Becket gets out of jail with Ruth, who had given birth to their child while he was incarcerated, waiting for him.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Texas leads when government gets out of the way—AI for prosperity, not control.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Elopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elopes. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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