as in to hijack
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Recent Examples of carjack
The three then abandoned their attempt to carjack the deputy, got back in their own vehicle, and drove off.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Five people were shot — including two inside the complex — and others as the suspect fled, tried but failed to carjack one vehicle, and then successfully carjacked a second car.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Washington, who had been at the bank to cash a check, attempted to carjack Nguyen’s work van, the District Attorney’s Office said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino tumbled from his vehicle and allegedly attempted to carjack multiple nearby vehicles while wielding a knife.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
During their interaction, the man attempted to carjack the couple and began shooting at the vehicle, resulting in the woman being injured.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Decoto then ran from the vehicle and unsuccessfully tried to carjack a passerby before he was finally arrested after a brief struggle.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The teens allegedly attempted to carjack him and a woman, whom police identified as his significant other, according to authorities.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Five people were shot — including two inside the complex — and others as the suspect fled, tried but failed to carjack one vehicle, and then successfully carjacked a second car.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
Washington, who had been at the bank to cash a check, attempted to carjack Nguyen’s work van, the District Attorney’s Office said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Vizcaino tumbled from his vehicle and allegedly attempted to carjack multiple nearby vehicles while wielding a knife.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
During their interaction, the man attempted to carjack the couple and began shooting at the vehicle, resulting in the woman being injured.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Decoto then ran from the vehicle and unsuccessfully tried to carjack a passerby before he was finally arrested after a brief struggle.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
The teens allegedly attempted to carjack him and a woman, whom police identified as his significant other, according to authorities.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carjack
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Opting out of the primary opens the door for the most partisan elements of a party to hijack the nomination process.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history still baffles the FBI and amateur sleuths.—
Tim Newcomb,
Popular Mechanics,
14 Mar. 2023
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Imagine, then, commandeering a private plane for the ultimate two-week adventure entirely on your own terms.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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After being commandeered into a hospital during World War I, the hotel was purchased in 1957 by Jeanne Augier, who restored the property’s former glory—and then some.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Carjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carjack. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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