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
The rhapsodies about Willow, paired with the silence surrounding the difficult dogs, contribute to a sense of make-believe and avoidance that pervade Biden’s memoir.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Pay attention to what jealousy, comparison and avoidance are trying to show you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Both the teens and the adults get a tune up on life-saving skills and crash avoidance.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 7 June 2026
Allergen avoidance measures, allergy medicines and breathing treatments may be part of your child’s care plan too.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
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Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 9 June 2026
Pay attention to what jealousy, comparison and avoidance are trying to show you.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Both the teens and the adults get a tune up on life-saving skills and crash avoidance.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 7 June 2026
Allergen avoidance measures, allergy medicines and breathing treatments may be part of your child’s care plan too.
—Dr. Daniel Digiacomo, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidance
Noun
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Located in Tetbury, Calcot Manor & Spa is a Cotswolds escape designed with the whole family in mind.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The group, formed in 2023, demands greater political rights for people of Kashmir and the abolition of the refugee seats on the grounds that the refugees have disproportionate influence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The abolition of chattel slavery involved enormous societal upheaval, and eliminating cruelty to animals will require rebuilding our entire food industry.—
Ted Chiang,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Cagle told the city council that around half of all bus and light rail riders are not paying their fares, with rail evasion the most common occurrence.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Washington Metro saw fare evasion drop dramatically after similar upgrades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Thompson Willett founded it in 1936, three years after the repeal of Prohibition, on land his family had farmed for the better part of a century.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But no one on the council suggested an immediate repeal.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Ditching grass and dodging HOAs, some homeowners are opting for native lawns.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026
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When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avoidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidance. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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