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as in evading
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 abolishing
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 avoiding
The match came down to him and Elijah after the latter was able to toss members of The System out of the ring while also avoiding Frankie Kazarian trying to get back into the match following his own elimination.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That would be a mistake worth avoiding, though.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the Heat will try to upgrade its roster in hopes of avoiding the play-in next season for the first time since 2022.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also offers educational resources on managing debt, while the Federal Trade Commission provides guidance on avoiding debt relief scams.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Despite the county avoiding a property tax increase, many residents will still pay more in fiscal year 2027.
—Mary Ramsey
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Switching to organic gardening techniques, avoiding pesticides, and companion planting melons with flowering plants can increase pollinator activity.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
An innovative project in Sardinia’s interior—Energy Dome’s grid-scale carbon dioxide battery—seems to be avoiding protest as well.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
That would be a mistake worth avoiding, though.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But the Heat will try to upgrade its roster in hopes of avoiding the play-in next season for the first time since 2022.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also offers educational resources on managing debt, while the Federal Trade Commission provides guidance on avoiding debt relief scams.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Despite the county avoiding a property tax increase, many residents will still pay more in fiscal year 2027.
—Mary Ramsey
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The Seahawks, meanwhile, could send an early message about avoiding any kind of Super Bowl hangover.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Switching to organic gardening techniques, avoiding pesticides, and companion planting melons with flowering plants can increase pollinator activity.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
An innovative project in Sardinia’s interior—Energy Dome’s grid-scale carbon dioxide battery—seems to be avoiding protest as well.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoiding
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The suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Jesus Roberto Aguilar of Sacramento, was arrested and booked into jail for multiple evading and resisting charges and on a felony no-bail warrant.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Last week, a 19-year-old riding an e-motorcycle was arrested on suspicion of felony evading police and felony reckless driving.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Mayor Mamdani’s glib campaign goal of abolishing the fares on buses for everyone makes a lot less sense than cutting bus and subway fares for the New Yorkers who actually need it most.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Trump has proposed eliminating Head Start and abolishing the Department of Education.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The scientist told me repeatedly of escaping to the ship’s deck and surrounding himself with the openness of the ocean, the beauty of volcanic islands, the whales, the dolphins, the flying fish, and, above all, the seabirds.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Mott’s criminal record includes charges of burglary, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief and escaping from custody or a detention facility, according to online records.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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One analysis found that repealing the Jones Act could save consumers $769 million annually in petroleum shipping costs.—
Katelyn Bledsoe,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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And while the law largely governs toxins, the rollback has also undermined action on climate change, including repealing the legal theory used to classify greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide as regulated pollutants.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors alleged that Sun’s actions included preventing representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to the governor’s office.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Having a variety of plant foods in your diet supports gut microbe diversity, which in turn helps with immune function, nutrient absorption, brain health, mental health, and preventing chronic disease.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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So why are commercial airlines canceling thousands of seats across the globe?—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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From Meghan Trainor and Zayn to the Pussycat Dolls, artists are canceling their concert tours because of unsold tickets.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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The 45,000-square-foot, multilevel attraction will featuring 60 physical and mental games that involve feats such as solving puzzles and dodging swing axes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Becerra was ripped apart throughout the two-hour CNN debate, primarily by his Democratic rivals, who accused him of dodging questions about his stance on single-payer healthcare, falling short as a Biden Cabinet secretary and accepting a campaign donation from Chevron.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Now, a new study argues that the ancient impact likely came from north to south, overturning some earlier interpretations and potentially changing the scientific value of NASA’s future Artemis missions.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Lawmakers in the past have taken actions against cities, such as preventing them from setting their own minimum wage and overturning some Boise rental protections.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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“Avoiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoiding. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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