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as in evaded
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
trying to avoid writing thank-you notes for the gifts he didn't like
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as in abolished
to put an end to by formal action
asked the court to avoid the contract because it was signed under duress
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Recent Examples of avoided
Previous Japanese leaders have avoided discussing Taiwan in the context of a military response.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Margolick argues that Caesar avoided topical satire out of fear.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Williams avoided outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux on a third-and-10 and hit tight end Colston Loveland for a 20-yard gain to jumpstart Chicago’s first scoring drive in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The public health agency estimates millions of women have avoided HRT out of fear of cancer or heart risks, based on an outdated analysis of data.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
But Dykes was feeling fired up after the Horned Frogs avoided a last-minute collapse in the 42-36 victory.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Justice Kavanaugh, who joined the Court in 2018, has avoided public comment on .
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His expansive views on Presidential power were rooted in his resistance to the constraints Congress imposed after the Watergate scandal (which Cheney avoided by sitting out the Richard Nixon 1972 campaign).
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Margolick argues that Caesar avoided topical satire out of fear.
—David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Williams avoided outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux on a third-and-10 and hit tight end Colston Loveland for a 20-yard gain to jumpstart Chicago’s first scoring drive in the fourth quarter.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
The public health agency estimates millions of women have avoided HRT out of fear of cancer or heart risks, based on an outdated analysis of data.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
But Dykes was feeling fired up after the Horned Frogs avoided a last-minute collapse in the 42-36 victory.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
Justice Kavanaugh, who joined the Court in 2018, has avoided public comment on .
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
His expansive views on Presidential power were rooted in his resistance to the constraints Congress imposed after the Watergate scandal (which Cheney avoided by sitting out the Richard Nixon 1972 campaign).
—Karl Vick, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoided
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams hit tight end Colston Loveland with a pass and the tight end barely evaded two Bengals defenders, who hit each other instead of Loveland.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Bills shut down Patrick Mahomes and evaded the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season to improve to a secure 6-2 mark.—
Torrey Hart,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But by the end of the 19th century—after slavery was abolished in 1888 and coffee production became further industrialized—Paraty slid into a period of extended decline.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Communism, in its traditional definition, describes a system in which private property is abolished and the means of production are collectively owned, with the goal of creating a classless society.—
Cameron Schoppa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Other businesses, including a nearby convention center, restaurant and Ford assembly plant, escaped the blaze.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The mailman paused, checking to see if anyone had noticed or knew the puppy had escaped.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Massachusetts voters repealed rent control in 1994, property values in Cambridge rose 45%—not only for the deregulated apartments, but for entire neighborhoods.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Democrats also tried to reinstate the Fairness Doctrine, a Federal Communications Commission policy that had required broadcasters to cover various perspectives on controversial political issues before it was repealed earlier that year.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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LogoPowered byScale logo At least 114 people have died and 127 remain missing in central Philippines after a typhoon caused destruction and widespread flooding, which local officials suggest could have been prevented if not for persistent graft in flood-control projects.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The government shutdown, which started on October 1, has prevented many federal employees from getting paid.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Years later, the series was set for a revival, but it was abruptly canceled due to creative differences.—
Maggie Fremont,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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The number of flights canceled at Cincinnati's major airport has more than doubled on Sunday amid flight reductions at airports nationwide due to the government shutdown.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
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His biography was removed from the royal family's official website, and Prince William dodged a question alluding to his uncle's recent drama during his trip to Brazil this week.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet, in a recent interview with fellow journalist Jorge Ramos, Mamdani dodged questions about whether Venezuela’s and Cuba’s rulers are dictators.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Drone footage showed catastrophic flooding that turned streets into rivers, submerged homes and overturned cars as Typhoon Kalmaegi, known locally as Tino, dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in only 24 hours in some areas.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, that suspension was overturned by Derrick Brooks, who is the hearing office for the NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Avoided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoided. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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