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
Experts recommend gradually shifting your sleep schedule by 15 minutes each week, avoiding caffeine and screen time close to bedtime, and exercising regularly to manage stress.
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Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The freezing of the reform could open a potential path for negotiations with the Socialist Party with the aim of avoiding a dissolution of parliament.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Intense Exercise Some doctors recommend avoiding challenging workouts right after getting a flu shot.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And Norris was avoiding Verstappen in Singapore.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The trainer told Fox News Digital that regular exercise and getting enough sleep are also crucial to reducing inflammatory markers, as well as staying hydrated and avoiding stress.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
According to designers, these are the ones clients are replacing and avoiding right now.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
For chronic urticaria, avoiding triggers can also help.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Wall Street remains optimistic about avoiding recession, but consumer confidence is sliding, with the Conference Board’s Expectations Index falling further into recessionary territory in September.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The freezing of the reform could open a potential path for negotiations with the Socialist Party with the aim of avoiding a dissolution of parliament.
—Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Intense Exercise Some doctors recommend avoiding challenging workouts right after getting a flu shot.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
And Norris was avoiding Verstappen in Singapore.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The trainer told Fox News Digital that regular exercise and getting enough sleep are also crucial to reducing inflammatory markers, as well as staying hydrated and avoiding stress.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
According to designers, these are the ones clients are replacing and avoiding right now.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
For chronic urticaria, avoiding triggers can also help.
—Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Wall Street remains optimistic about avoiding recession, but consumer confidence is sliding, with the Conference Board’s Expectations Index falling further into recessionary territory in September.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoiding
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This year’s skillshare in Philadelphia is slated to offer a series of hourlong workshops, including a lesson on evading law enforcement and eluding capture.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jackson was apprehended a short time later and arrested for evading arrest or detention, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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The European Parliament has twice called for Yahaya’s release, asking Nigeria to set an example by abolishing the blasphemy laws under which he has been detained for over five years.—
Sean Nelson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both Biss and Abughazaleh support abolishing ICE, and the winner of their primary will be heavily favored to hold a seat whose voters backed Kamala Harris by 37 points last year.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to the police report, Gibson acknowledged that his dogs were responsible and admitted there had been ongoing issues with them escaping the property.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some New Yorkers have complained that locking the passageways between train cars might prevent them from escaping to another part of the train during an emergency.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Snow said crews contained the flames to the refinery and were focusing on preventing the fire from spreading.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The White House insists the law protects taxpayers by preventing undocumented immigrants from getting government health benefits — but such individuals were already barred from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, exchanges.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
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The strategist noted that Youngkin’s message on parental rights and education is often the main takeaway from his campaign, but there were other important messages, including repealing the state’s grocery tax.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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There is little action that could be forced upon these platforms with today’s Section 230 protections for third-party content, but there is growing Republican support for reforming, or even repealing, the law.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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That’s why some companies are approaching the Kessler problem as one of disposing, rather than dodging.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Sep. 2025
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Facing third and goal, Wells dropped back and decided to tuck the ball, dodging two defenders on his way to a seven-yard touchdown run.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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For those seeking to expand their Google ecosystem, these noise-cancelling earbuds offer long-lasting battery, advanced AI features, and customizable features via a companion app.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Best Travel Tech Deals Being prepared with in-flight entertainment can make or break your flight experience, and Amazon has Prime Day deals on must-have tech to make your trip easier, like noise-cancelling headphones, Apple iPads, portable chargers, and more.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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In 2011, the Wisconsin State Legislature altered the property tax levy formula limits, eliminating the 2% ceiling that local municipalities could draw from taxpayers in places where new construction couldn't justify a larger levy increase.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Corrections Department budget increases wages for corrections officers but also makes tens of millions of dollars in cuts by eliminating programs and administrative costs and funding for positions that have not been filled.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Avoiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoiding. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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