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as in evades
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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2
as in abolishes
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 avoids
Assuming the United States once again avoids going over the fiscal cliff, many challenges remain—driven by rising entitlement program costs and skyrocketing interest expenses—to put the country on a sustainable fiscal path.
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This gives students a consecutive Monday and Tuesday off school, and avoids a day off in the middle of the week, Hillman said on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The range of those sensors affects how the bot avoids collisions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Iran, for example, avoids sanctions by moving its oil into Iraq’s waters so it can be falsely labeled as Iraqi and exported to world markets.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
By harnessing existing infrastructure, Gravitricity avoids the heavy capital investment needed to build new towers or water reservoirs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
Persuasive communication that avoids defensive reactions 2.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Manager Bud Black doesn’t mind, as long as Veen’s athletic body avoids being black and blue.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ensuring people have access to appropriate care avoids burdening our emergency rooms and saves us all money in the long run.
—Dave Young, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This gives students a consecutive Monday and Tuesday off school, and avoids a day off in the middle of the week, Hillman said on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
The range of those sensors affects how the bot avoids collisions.
—Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Iran, for example, avoids sanctions by moving its oil into Iraq’s waters so it can be falsely labeled as Iraqi and exported to world markets.
—Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
By harnessing existing infrastructure, Gravitricity avoids the heavy capital investment needed to build new towers or water reservoirs.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2025
Persuasive communication that avoids defensive reactions 2.
—Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Manager Bud Black doesn’t mind, as long as Veen’s athletic body avoids being black and blue.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Ensuring people have access to appropriate care avoids burdening our emergency rooms and saves us all money in the long run.
—Dave Young, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoids
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The main character escapes servitude and arrives at a space station called the Eye, where different factions are fighting for both survival and freedom.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Justice escapes the contours of this nation's immigration facilities.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency cancels National Fire Training Academy classes.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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This cushion also comes in handy with everyday expenses and prevents the need for panic in moments of temporary losses.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Her nonprofit reached over half a million people last year, providing TB awareness, peer-to-peer support for drug adherence and initiatives to combat stigma which prevents many people from seeking care.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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Owners shouldn't punish a dog for making a mess, but should offer big praise when the dog eliminates in the right place—either on a puppy pad, or asking to be let outside.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This officially eliminates the Suns from a Play-In spot.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Avoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoids. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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