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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloping
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That’s a different kind of story than raiding a floating restaurant or escaping a marine base.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Emma Fritz of Extraordinary Journeys, who plans trips throughout South America, says her clients are escaping peak-season heat in the Northern Hemisphere by heading to wintry places below the equator, like the Andes Mountains to hit the slopes.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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Their legendary match at 'Money in the Bank' in 2011, which saw Punk defeat Cena for the WWE Championship before absconding with the title, is widely regarded as one of the greatest Premium Live Event endings ever.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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Authorities booked Smith in the Greene County jail on a warrant for absconding parole while the homicide investigation continues, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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The video shows footage of Brown getting out of his vehicle during a conversation with the officer.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Surveillance video showed Malik and a friend getting out of a vehicle in the parking garage, Yahkeim bleeding from his chest and Malik dropping a knife, according to police.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Eloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloping. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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