Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirited (away or off)
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The secluded area in Arizona where Guthrie lives and appears to have been kidnapped in the early morning hours of February 1 continues to present obstacles, as does the intense media scrutiny.—
Elizabeth Hartfield,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026 -
The man who kidnapped Savannah Guthrie’s mother will eventually be arrested, according to lawyer and radio host Arthur Aidala.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Authorities got a huge break on Tuesday with the release of footage of an armed individual wearing a balaclava, gloves and a backpack approaching the front door of Guthrie’s Arizona home and tampering with a Nest camera the morning she was abducted.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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An 88-year-old grandmother was abducted from her home in February 2003 and placed in the trunk of her car.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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In Shawnee, the City Council voted 8-1, with Ward 3 Councilmember Kurt Knappen dissenting, to approve a 1% increase in the city’s transient guest tax — or the tax visitors pay when renting hotel rooms, short term rentals (like AirBnbs) and other accommodations for 28 days or less.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Either bring your own kayak to launch directly from Lanikai Beach, or rent one from Kailua Beach and paddle over.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stevenson insists that the goal of the Legacy Museum is not to present Alabama as irredeemably racist or forever entrapped by its past.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Civic driver was extricated as Ramsubhag was received lifesaving measures while still entrapped the vehicle.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Spirited (away or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirited%20%28away%20or%20off%29. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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