1
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
And is there something to gain—politically, economically, or diplomatically—by avoiding conflict?
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
So, over that period of time, states have learned from each other — best practices for not only avoiding fraud, but just generally administering mail balloting well.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
There are multiple ways to file while avoiding penalties, O’Connor says.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Some research suggests biomarker testing could save money by landing on the right treatments faster and avoiding some of these costs.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Charley is conspicuously avoiding Craig at the party.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
After resolving debt and avoiding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the always press-averse Ellison departed Hollywood right before the COVID-19 pandemic and largely stayed away for a number of years.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
There's no way to prevent them, but elevating your legs and avoiding prolonged standing can help decrease pain and swelling.
—Erin Meanley, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
While many bulk carriers have strong links with China in terms of ownership, operation and cargo, the actual effectiveness of declaring themselves as China-linked in avoiding attacks is unclear, said Rico Luman, a senior economist at the Dutch bank ING who focuses on transport and logistics.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
So, over that period of time, states have learned from each other — best practices for not only avoiding fraud, but just generally administering mail balloting well.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
There are multiple ways to file while avoiding penalties, O’Connor says.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Some research suggests biomarker testing could save money by landing on the right treatments faster and avoiding some of these costs.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Charley is conspicuously avoiding Craig at the party.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
After resolving debt and avoiding Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the always press-averse Ellison departed Hollywood right before the COVID-19 pandemic and largely stayed away for a number of years.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
There's no way to prevent them, but elevating your legs and avoiding prolonged standing can help decrease pain and swelling.
—Erin Meanley, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoiding
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Biden said partnerships were evading $100 billion in taxes.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Armond Langford, 32, is facing multiple charges including robbery, kidnapping, assault, wanton endangerment, fleeing/evading police, burglary and persistent felony offender.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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MacTaggart is part of a throng of young people who are turning to analog hobbies and activities as a means of escaping technology and reconnecting with childlike creativity and exploration.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though mostly ground-dwelling and preferring to run, pheasants can perch to avoid predators and reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour when escaping danger.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, of the American Cancer Society, pushed back on arguments that repealing the program would save the state money.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The measure appears likely to appear on the ballot because the sponsors, the Lincoln Club Business League, plan to rely on the much lower threshold required under state law for measures repealing taxes and fees.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The study recommends that coaches and athletes monitor the mileage of individual runs, which may actually be more important for preventing injury.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before Castro began preventing citizens from leaving the country, Cuba’s then-thriving professional leagues had already turned amateur, forcing top players such as Perez and Cárdenas to decide between pursuing their MLB careers or living a rewardless life as stars in Cuba.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Airplane cabins aren’t exactly known for being quiet, which is where Tozo’s noise-canceling earbuds come in handy.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the loss of manpower, VOA cut its broadcast infrastructure, canceling contracts with satellite providers last year to broadcast into Middle Eastern countries, according to VOA employees.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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She was also slammed over how her department is spending the billions of dollars allocated to it by Congress and accused of dodging accountability.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Last month, in a separate case, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal handed Lai a rare legal victory by overturning his conviction for fraud and quashing a 69-month sentence.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Avoiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoiding. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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