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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
Yellowish stool can be associated with oily and greasy foods, which should be avoided on GLP-1s.
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Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Some choices cannot be optimized, some losses can’t be avoided.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Teoscar Hernández could have avoided helping Andy Pages.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
On Oahu, the North Shore and areas of Mānoa suffered extreme damage and should be avoided by visitors, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
To his credit, Sullivan avoided players with long injury histories in his first foray into free agency as Dolphins GM.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The sheriff’s office statement said events like this can be avoided for those wishing to seek help and assistance regarding domestic violence.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The casino resort owner added more than 3% Monday, in tandem with other hotel companies that advanced on optimism that an economic downturn will be avoided.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
More practical encryption schemes avoided the need for in-person meetings but relied on unproven assumptions about the difficulty of certain math problems.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Some choices cannot be optimized, some losses can’t be avoided.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Teoscar Hernández could have avoided helping Andy Pages.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
On Oahu, the North Shore and areas of Mānoa suffered extreme damage and should be avoided by visitors, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
To his credit, Sullivan avoided players with long injury histories in his first foray into free agency as Dolphins GM.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
The sheriff’s office statement said events like this can be avoided for those wishing to seek help and assistance regarding domestic violence.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The casino resort owner added more than 3% Monday, in tandem with other hotel companies that advanced on optimism that an economic downturn will be avoided.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
More practical encryption schemes avoided the need for in-person meetings but relied on unproven assumptions about the difficulty of certain math problems.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoided
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Twin direct hits in southern Israel over the weekend injured at least 180 people, while an additional series of direct strikes — missiles that evaded interceptors — in central Tel Aviv earlier this week injured fewer than 10, according to health officials.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Investigators believe Nunez evaded law enforcement by obtaining false identification documents and fleeing the country.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Another 6,300 Oakland County residents will have more than $6 million in medical debt abolished thanks to the county's partnership with a national nonprofit and dedicated federal funds.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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However, last year the current presidential administration intentionally abolished this protection as a calculated tactic to advance their anti-immigrant agenda.—
Dr. Lauren Palladino,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kourani had escaped a strike on a hotel in a nearby area earlier this month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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While awaiting prosecution for the Mahany Park shooting, Abril escaped from Placer County sheriff’s custody while receiving medical treatment at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That portion of the bill addressing proprietary business information will automatically be repealed on July 1, 2033.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is why then-President Richard Nixon signed an order mandating a 55 mph national speed limit in 1974, something Congress repealed only in 1995.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Without its approval, countries face default and can effectively be prevented from accessing long- and short-term trade credit — credit that facilitates the uninterrupted flow of goods across borders, and can be compared to a country’s life blood.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The ski area has canceled the Wolf Creek Challenge Series Super G Race on April 4.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Less than two minutes later, the second-year Celtic received a pass from Payton Pritchard, dodged around a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closeout and nailed a 3-pointer that stretched his team’s lead to double digits.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Two Indiana coal plants have once again dodged retirement.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
24 Mar. 2026
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Wiemer's first hit was originally called out by first base umpire Marvin Hudson, but was overturned after a challenge by the Nationals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pitch was the second in the at-bat that the Orioles correctly overturned, with catcher Adley Rutschman also correctly identifying a pitch called incorrectly by home plate umpire Chris Segal.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Avoided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoided. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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