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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyjacked
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The source claimed that tensions finally came to a head after Victoria allegedly hijacked a dance at the 2022 nuptials.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026 -
My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Not to mention, Pinterest predicts cool blue will be the new millennial pink (Sabrina Carpenter’s already commandeered the shade on and off stage, with Hailey Bieber closely following in some of her streetwear looks).—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, the gang commandeered several apartment buildings in Aurora, making national headlines as violent criminals held the complexes for ransom.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Skyjacked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyjacked. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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