eloping

Definition of elopingnext
present participle of elope

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Verb
  • And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.
    Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Police are searching for a straphanger suspected of unbolting a door switch from a inside a downtown C train Monday evening, snipping the wires and then absconding with the train part, sources tell the Daily News.
    Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
  • For the last couple of years at least, groups of international thieves have been traveling to Southern California and burglarizing homes and stores before absconding back to their home countries.
    Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as reorganization or a wage-earner plan, is best suited for people with a steady income who need structured help getting out of substantial debt.
    John Csiszar, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • In-person connections come with a higher premium, and getting out provides a buffer against complacency.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Eloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloping. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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