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
  • Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of snatch
Verb
  • Both are huge gets and will capture the attention of the market.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This alignment not only captures attention but also sets the stage for the brand to present itself as a solution, enhancing the narrative’s relevance and emotional impact.
    Leslie Poston, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of capture
Verb
  • In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.
    Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seize
Verb
  • 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
  • Making matters worse, the strike paused waylaid the majority of the plane models making up Boeing’s order backlog.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of waylay
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