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
Experts now say this language contributes to stigma, embarrassment and even avoidance of care.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Practicing strict sun avoidance and protection is also crucial, since UV rays exacerbate scars, turning them pink-purple, Dr. Maddox says.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition, high marginal tax rates can impede domestic investment and lead to tax avoidance.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
As nearly 99% of all NFL games are watched live/in real-time, the commercial avoidance that plagues general-entertainment programming is largely a non-factor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
Practicing strict sun avoidance and protection is also crucial, since UV rays exacerbate scars, turning them pink-purple, Dr. Maddox says.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition, high marginal tax rates can impede domestic investment and lead to tax avoidance.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
As nearly 99% of all NFL games are watched live/in real-time, the commercial avoidance that plagues general-entertainment programming is largely a non-factor.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoidance
Noun
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Trapped with no chance of rescue, Jessie starts to lose her mind—eventually finding an escape.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mark Hetfield, president of the refugee resettlement group HIAS, defended the existing global agreements as ensuring people would never be subject to persecution without an escape route.—
Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Calls for full voting rights increased after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery.—
Time,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro, 70, was found guilty on all five counts he was charged with — attempting to stage a coup, involvement in an armed criminal organization, attempted violent abolition of the democratic rule of law and two counts relating to destruction of state property.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fare evasion could result in a $50 citation and a Class 3 misdemeanor charge, according to CATS spokesperson Brett Baldeck.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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That may sound like a small thing, but fare evasion is linked to crime on public transit.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 did not immediately solve the industry's problems, as distillers needed years to age new whiskey.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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Florida Republican lawmakers have been pushing for the repeal of a gun safety law passed after the Parkland massacre in 2018.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, the court would not expand the receivership to take over any future LLCs the Verrichias might form ― at least not yet, although the court indicated a willingness to revisit the issue should the Verrichias dodging of their creditor continue.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Avoidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoidance. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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