abscond (with)

verb

Definition of abscond (with)next
as in to spirit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abscond (with)
  1. spirit
  2. snatch
  3. capture
  4. seize
  5. waylay
Verb
  • Luxury brand leaders like Christian Louboutin and fashion brands like Valentino have infused the Festival of Lights spirit into their designs, showcasing Indian craftsmanship in a way that resonates with diverse audiences.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • That spirited them on to renew the show for season three.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2024
Definition of spirit
Verb
  • Muniz’s first touch controlled the ball, his second snatched a 2-1 win.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Could the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch him from the San Francisco Giants' grasp?
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of snatch
Verb
  • The video captures corrections officers punching, choking and assaulting Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate who had been serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree assault since 2017.
    Melissa Noel, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Photos captured the couple cozying up to one another as Chalamet celebrated the launch of his latest movie.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of capture
Verb
  • Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of seize
Verb
  • Leap Year is primarily a showcase for high heels worn in improbable situations, like trudging through the muddy, hilly Irish countryside, where Adams gets waylaid en route to propose to her inattentive boyfriend (Adam Scott).
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
  • But those intentions were, in part, waylaid by a motion of impeachment that had already been initiated by the opposition party.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of waylay
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