1
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
Mamdani has taken a more aggressive approach than many traditional Democrats—who have historically championed incremental reform and avoided expansive tax policies targeting high-earners.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for a ban but has avoided weighing in on specific bills.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The decision avoided the worst-case outcome for the tech giant, and largely drew from the idea that artificial intelligence has provided more choice to consumers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s protocol will call for keeping prison staff from needing to volunteer for the firing squad if it can be avoided, IDOC Director Bree Derrick told the Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Gas prices largely avoided the traditional summer-time hike this year, with costs remaining steady for the most part since Memorial Day Weekend.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Pelicans that once avoided the mouth of the river now gather to feed from fresher, more abundant waters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Pullman avoided a question about Gerber on the Thunderbolts* premiere red carpet in April.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Back in the ring, Sheamus went for White Noise, Rusev avoided, and then Sheamus sent Rusev shoulder first into the chair in the corner followed by a Celtic Cross powerbomb for a very close nearfall.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson has expressed support for a ban but has avoided weighing in on specific bills.
—Nik Popli, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The decision avoided the worst-case outcome for the tech giant, and largely drew from the idea that artificial intelligence has provided more choice to consumers.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Idaho’s protocol will call for keeping prison staff from needing to volunteer for the firing squad if it can be avoided, IDOC Director Bree Derrick told the Statesman.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
Gas prices largely avoided the traditional summer-time hike this year, with costs remaining steady for the most part since Memorial Day Weekend.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Pelicans that once avoided the mouth of the river now gather to feed from fresher, more abundant waters.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Pullman avoided a question about Gerber on the Thunderbolts* premiere red carpet in April.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Back in the ring, Sheamus went for White Noise, Rusev avoided, and then Sheamus sent Rusev shoulder first into the chair in the corner followed by a Celtic Cross powerbomb for a very close nearfall.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoided
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On first-and-15 in the same quarter, Milroe evaded pressure, kept his eyes downfield and threw an accurate ball on the move to White near the sideline for 25 yards.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The versatile slugger has been a perfect fit for the Yankees, but other teams could try to pry the former NL MVP away from New York with the long-term deal that has evaded him to this point.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Chinese leader, who assumed the presidency in 2013, abolished term limits in 2018.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, China’s legislature abolished presidential term limits in a ceremonial vote, effectively allowing Xi to rule for life.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Two 12-year-old girls escaped the fire.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Families escaped to calm waters for canoeing, hiking, and long afternoons spent idling on the shore.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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This type of rash or breakout can be prevented by avoiding perfumes, colognes, citrus oils and other common triggers before going outside in the sun.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Humanitarian agencies have been prevented by the belligerents from providing aid, while conflicts elsewhere have sapped the West’s attention.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other provisions in the Alien and Sedition Acts, which expired or were repealed, the Alien Enemies Act remains in effect today.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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His budget-busting tax cuts can be repealed.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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While Arkansas has dodged any long-term injuries among key players thus far, ASU suffered a tough loss this week when ace running back Ja'Quez Cross went down in practice with what turned out to be an ACL tear.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson dodged the bat while fielding the grounder, but then made a high throw to second and both runners were safe.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Though Davies planned to reunite the band for a tour in 2015, it was canceled when the musician was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that attacks plasma cells.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last year, Romania controversially canceled the turnout of a presidential election that produced a victory for a far-right independent, arguing his campaign was backed by Russian interference and disqualifying his candidacy.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As environmental regulations limit the toxic output from smokestacks and tail pipes, particulate matter that could be absorbing or blocking incoming sunlight is being eliminated, leading to gradually warmer oceans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of September, that exception has been eliminated.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Avoided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoided. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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