eloping

verb

present participle of elope
as in escaping

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eloping
  1. escaping
  2. absconding
  3. getting out
Verb
  • The agency gets the images within 48 hours, then sends out notices to landfill and oil and gas operators when methane is seen escaping.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Purdy has been brilliant at moving within and escaping the pocket.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of escaping
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  • Most employers file complaints against absconding workers that expose them to detention or deportation, and undocumented workers cannot leave Jordan until fines for overstaying residency permits are paid, Grüneisl said.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Cloth has faced several suits from investors who accused him of absconding with their money.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of absconding
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  • And while more oil is getting out, freedom of navigation in Hormuz has not been restored, McNally said.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But surveillance footage reviewed by another deputy showed the Mustang arriving at the parking lot without anyone getting out before deputies arrived, per the citation.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of getting out
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“Eloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eloping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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