scramming

Definition of scrammingnext
present participle of scram

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Verb
  • MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.
    Kaitlyn Huamani, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Though mostly ground-dwelling and preferring to run, pheasants can perch to avoid predators and reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour when escaping danger.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The video shows Abdullah walking away from a police officer who approached him after getting out of an unmarked patrol car.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This time around, Adebayo would like a repeat, but by getting out of the play-in portion of the postseason bracket.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Scramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scramming. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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