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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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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
But the Morneaults take a route that intentionally avoids passing by the storefront on the western entrance to Pratt Street.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The property also avoids single-use plastics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Most noticeably, the Protect College Sports Act avoids a declaration that college athletes aren’t employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
And the program avoids every cost a tractor pass imposes that does not show up on the invoice.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This novel method eliminates the need for chemical pre-treatments and completely avoids the creation of toxic liquid brine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The book is a nonfiction novel that avoids Manichaeism.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
That his hands nevertheless improved while hobbled might be a harbinger for what the total package can become if Kincaid avoids the injury report.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
The property also avoids single-use plastics.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Most noticeably, the Protect College Sports Act avoids a declaration that college athletes aren’t employees.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
And the program avoids every cost a tractor pass imposes that does not show up on the invoice.
—Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
This novel method eliminates the need for chemical pre-treatments and completely avoids the creation of toxic liquid brine.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
The book is a nonfiction novel that avoids Manichaeism.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
That his hands nevertheless improved while hobbled might be a harbinger for what the total package can become if Kincaid avoids the injury report.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoids
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Instead, this measure abolishes them.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Iranian parliament has just approved a law that abolishes prison sentences for those who had to leave Iran illegally.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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Hellebuyck being Hellebuyck and a middle six that escapes its 2025-26 black hole and starts winning its minutes again.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Aaron escapes his torturers, first by rooting himself in the town’s only movie theater open to Black people, and then by lying about his age and enlisting in the Navy at 16.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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While their devices come with a year of Google AI Pro, valued at $240, upgrading to the premium Gemini AI Ultra tier permanently cancels this bundled subscription.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of Miami District Court accordingly ordered the case dismissed with prejudice, while noting that the move cancels an upcoming deadline related to her efforts to scrutinize the matter.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Additional fencing went up in January around Lafayette Square, which remains under construction, and prevents access from the north.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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That invisible effort reduces confusion, speeds execution and prevents rework.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The Indiana State Teachers Association said the bill repeals long-standing protections for teachers who work in joint programs, interlocal agreements and special education cooperatives.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Alabama got Supreme Court approval to revert to its 2023 map, which eliminates one largely Black district, though it's now been blocked again.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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If someone dodges details, slow down and repeat the key request.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … VETTING FAILURE — Far-left firebrand dodges questions over hiring bodyguard with criminal history.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Avoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoids. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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