1
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
Icy Tones Erica Volkmer, the founder of Evenson Design in Austin, Texas, avoids colors with icy tones, such as cool blues and ash tones grays, in the kitchen.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The end of Duke-Michigan will also overlap with NBC’s nightly Primetime in Milan presentation, though the hoops game avoids any heavy-hitting events with bobsled slotted for the first 30 minutes.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Taking the time to complete each of these steps to the fullest means the clinic avoids performing quick, one-off procedures that leave more room for error and leave patients feeling unimportant.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
As Morris’ case proceeds through the court system, Paulette said the family hopes the public avoids speculation and online attacks.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind is not a show that avoids douchery.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
This avoids an otherwise passive experience that lacks interaction.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Reflecting strong public opposition to leniency toward the PKK, the draft report avoids calling for a blanket amnesty, suggesting instead that fighters’ cases be reviewed individually.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The message also avoids links on purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
The end of Duke-Michigan will also overlap with NBC’s nightly Primetime in Milan presentation, though the hoops game avoids any heavy-hitting events with bobsled slotted for the first 30 minutes.
—Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Taking the time to complete each of these steps to the fullest means the clinic avoids performing quick, one-off procedures that leave more room for error and leave patients feeling unimportant.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
As Morris’ case proceeds through the court system, Paulette said the family hopes the public avoids speculation and online attacks.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Love Is Blind is not a show that avoids douchery.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Feb. 2026
This avoids an otherwise passive experience that lacks interaction.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Reflecting strong public opposition to leniency toward the PKK, the draft report avoids calling for a blanket amnesty, suggesting instead that fighters’ cases be reviewed individually.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The message also avoids links on purpose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for avoids
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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In the film, Sea-Based X-Band Radar detects a missile flying across the Pacific Ocean toward Chicago that later evades interception.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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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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Whether retiring adults are eyeing sunny Florida, quaint Midwest towns, or charming East Coast escapes, there are plenty of destinations across the United States that offer a mix of affordable living and top-notch quality of life.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fly Little Bird follows the story of an American singer struggling with addiction who escapes her family’s West Bank settlement, eventually finding refuge in a Palestinian news agency, implicating those who shelter her.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement When Eun-jae disappears before the transplant, Seong-sin sends his men to kill her, but cancels the order at the last second.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … PULLING THE PLUG – Amazon cancels 'Melania' movie screening at cinema after sign backfires.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Properly watering succulents keeps them healthy and prevents problems like root rot and shriveled leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Legal challenges are certain for an action that repeals all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks, and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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The bill also repeals sanctions on Syria under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Operations are fully paperless, a NORDAQ filtration system eliminates single-use plastic water bottles, and smart climate control throughout helps curb energy usage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks and could unleash a broader undoing of climate regulations on stationary sources such as power plants and oil and gas facilities, experts say.—
MATTHEW DALY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a cult classic 1976 film, The Bill Koch Experience, the star slaloms at perilous speed through low brush, dodges cows in a pasture, and also leaps off a boulder, only to tumble.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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White, however, dodges, aiming toward clever.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Avoids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoids. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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