scrams

Definition of scramsnext
present tense third-person singular of scram

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrams
Verb
  • Whether retiring adults are eyeing sunny Florida, quaint Midwest towns, or charming East Coast escapes, there are plenty of destinations across the United States that offer a mix of affordable living and top-notch quality of life.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Fly Little Bird follows the story of an American singer struggling with addiction who escapes her family’s West Bank settlement, eventually finding refuge in a Palestinian news agency, implicating those who shelter her.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
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
  • Texas leads when government gets out of the way—AI for prosperity, not control.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Invent a drinking game to keep guests interested if the game gets out of hand.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Scrams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrams. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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