as in to hijack
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Recent Examples of skyjack
The only unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history still baffles the FBI and amateur sleuths.
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Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skyjack
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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 three then abandoned their attempt to carjack the deputy, got back in their own vehicle, and drove off.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Skyjack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skyjack. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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