SCARPERING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

scarpering

verb

present participle of scarper, British

as in exiting

to leave a place often for another I went looking for Sally at the pub, but she'd scarpered

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But Charter executives have discussed exiting that relationship, which guarantees the team about $200 million a year in revenue, according to people familiar with the company’s plans who were not authorized to comment.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Comedy development exec Andy Weil is exiting Netflix after 11 years to join Amazon as its new head of comedy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of exiting

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As boards sought more experienced directors, just 10% of the incoming class were aged 50 or under, while half of departing directors were in their 50s.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
While there will be no season 6 for Outer Banks, and the remaining cast is departing, there has been a prequel series, Kildare, in the works for a while.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of departing

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Earlier, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue in Washoe County, Nevada, said the fire was moving Northeast as of Saturday evening, according to a social media post.

— Jenna Harrison, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
People are already moving materials around in all of those places, and a lot of that work is repetitive, physically punishing, or puts people near real hazards.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of moving

Verb

Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
The storm dumped more than a foot of rain over parts of the state, with the highest elevations getting more than 40 inches.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting

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The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Shortly after exiting, Hawley complained of feeling lightheaded before slumping to the ground and going unconscious.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of going

Verb

Surveillance video from the Cedar Glenn complex showed Brunson, Newman, and another unnamed co-defendant jumping a fence, approaching a Chevrolet Suburban, and fleeing after being confronted by a witness.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Horrifying surveillance video circulating online shows people fleeing before the mudslide hits and a deluge crashes down on them.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of fleeing

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This is because the material that serves as the building blocks for planets is constantly escaping the swirling platters of gas and dust, or protoplanetary disks, that wrap around infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Fuller’s ideas are hard to summarize, but always seem to reach toward a utopian vision of escaping the drudgery of everyday life.

— Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of escaping

Verb

Officials say people evacuating should be prepared to stay away from home for several days, as unpredictable winds have complicated the fight to contain the blaze.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
Others need accessible transportation, interpretation services or assistance evacuating pets and family members.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of evacuating

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