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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloping
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In modern history, Iran actually gave refuge to Jews that were escaping the Nazis during the Second World War, giving them refuge and sanctuary in Iran.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026 -
As the material appears to shift from soft to hard, the outward and downward movements of the tubes no longer suggest the gentle pressure of filling and escaping air, but imply a decidedly more violent bending and crushing of metal, as if the tubes had been pushed out of shape against their will.—
Gordon Hughes,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their legendary match at 'Money in the Bank' in 2011, which saw Punk defeat Cena for the WWE Championship before absconding with the title, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Premium Live Event endings ever.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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Authorities booked Smith in the Greene County jail on a warrant for absconding parole while the homicide investigation continues, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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Rubio encouraged Americans in the Middle East who want assistance getting out to contact the administration.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ramirez said the suspect then drove the ambulance to a nearby parking lot, loaded at least two gas jugs and a plastic bag into the vehicle and then drove the ambulance through the front doors of a nearby office building before getting out and pouring the contents of the jugs on the lobby floor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Eloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloping. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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