Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decamped
Verb
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In one instance, a detainee escaped when there was no staff assigned to watch the perimeter fences.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Guthrie and her siblings recorded videos, pleading for news, for help, for a merciful change of heart from whoever had absconded with their mom.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Three months later, another seven players from the senior national team absconded in the same country.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the memorial service, Sigler lit four candles at the church, one in memory of each of the students killed in the crash.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Other people lit fireworks, and some were told not to throw objects at police.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After the crash, Evans continued to drive, got out of the sedan and ran toward a Motel 6, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The witnesses refused, got out of the car and flagged down police officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as senators retreated to privately discuss the new plan, action stalled out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have retreated, but there are no signs of a broader relief rally this morning.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Pahlavi left the stage to a standing ovation, half the room cleared out.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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With just two days' notice, West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park has shut down, and all patients are being cleared out by the end of the day on Friday.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Decamped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decamped. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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