1
as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
her congenital avoidance of conflict makes talking about problems with her difficult
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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action
plans to petition the court for an avoidance of the prenuptial agreement
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Recent Examples of avoidance
Some in Buenos Aires felt slighted by Francis’ avoidance of Argentina.
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Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
His avoidance of assassination by quick reflexes to dodge a bullet's direct hit, and then rising up to display his resilience, provided a perfect tableau to emphasize his survival skills.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead, allergists recommend avoidance, exercise, or relying on over-the-counter medications to fight sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
At the moment, managing food allergies mostly comes down to strict avoidance and carrying emergency medication like epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) or antihistamines.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Almudena Calatrava and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
His avoidance of assassination by quick reflexes to dodge a bullet's direct hit, and then rising up to display his resilience, provided a perfect tableau to emphasize his survival skills.
—Barbara A. Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Instead, allergists recommend avoidance, exercise, or relying on over-the-counter medications to fight sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
—Sarah Cottone, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
At the moment, managing food allergies mostly comes down to strict avoidance and carrying emergency medication like epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) or antihistamines.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidance
Noun
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These products are elegant extensions of experience — products that allow guests to carry a piece of the escape into real life, while quietly reinforcing brand affinity in the most personal spaces.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Photo: Cesar Bejar Quinta Amores For those seeking a slower, softer version of San Miguel de Allende, Quinta Amores offers a hushed escape on the edge of town.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Charlotte Uprising describes itself as a police and prison abolition organization.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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The administration has argued that the new trade policy will eventually allow for the abolition of the federal income tax, but economists and market analysts remain skeptical.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the Global Tax Evasion Report 2024, tax evasion by wealthy individuals has declined by a factor of three over the last ten years.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, many of the wealthiest Americans have embraced tax evasion.—
Made by History,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Avoidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidance. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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