as in to fasten (on)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirit (away or off)
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Vikings coach Tom Atwell said the players, with a range of ages and experience levels, meshed well this season.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Additionally, the Quince sweater comes in a sleek, neutral color that enhances its luxurious look and meshes seamlessly into my wardrobe.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Guthrie was last seen on January 31 and is believed to have been abducted from her secluded home without her phone or critical medications.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Minnesota, our neighbor Victor Manuel Diaz was abducted and flown off to Texas where he was found dead in a cell under suspicious circumstances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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She gets kidnapped, but Chelsea manages to rescue her.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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The defendant, who was arrested and charged as Nicholas Roske but now goes by Sophie Roske, pleaded guilty last April to attempting to kill or kidnap a Supreme Court justice.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The vehicle caught on fire, entrapping the boy, who was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Traffickers rely on guns for intimidation, control and protection of their criminal proceeds along with drugs to entrap and manipulate victims, launder money and commit various tax crimes, Raybould said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Spirit (away or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit%20%28away%20or%20off%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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