as in evaded
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
the millionaire had been eluding his fair share of taxes for years before getting caught
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Recent Examples of eluded
But as with the Holy Grail of ancient Christian legend, an early-detection multicancer test has long eluded all who have pursued it.
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Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Even on the fake punt, the USF receiver eluded three potential tackles.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Barca will find out their league-phase opponents in the Champions League draw on Thursday, with Flick’s side hoping to lift the only trophy that eluded them last season following their semi-final heartbreak against Inter.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But a direct take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel has eluded him until now, and the $120 million passion project could put him right back in the heart of the awards race.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Williams has led Jones to two state title games (2019 and 2024), but the ultimate crown has still eluded him.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Until this study, quasicrystals had eluded these types of computations.
—Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
The United States title is the one major championship that has eluded him.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This moment, if met with creativity and commitment, can be a catalyst for systemic change that has eluded us for decades.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Even on the fake punt, the USF receiver eluded three potential tackles.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Aug. 2025
Barca will find out their league-phase opponents in the Champions League draw on Thursday, with Flick’s side hoping to lift the only trophy that eluded them last season following their semi-final heartbreak against Inter.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
But a direct take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel has eluded him until now, and the $120 million passion project could put him right back in the heart of the awards race.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2025
Williams has led Jones to two state title games (2019 and 2024), but the ultimate crown has still eluded him.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Until this study, quasicrystals had eluded these types of computations.
—Patchen Barss, Quanta Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
The United States title is the one major championship that has eluded him.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
This moment, if met with creativity and commitment, can be a catalyst for systemic change that has eluded us for decades.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
Verb
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Large swaths of eastern Colorado have evaded the drought plaguing most of the state west of 25.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Weaponized stubbornness Scoring is a straightforward concept, but success in this realm evaded Florida Saturday night.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Notably, Miami midfielder Sergio Busquets avoided punishment after appearing to strike Vargas on the chin during the post-match melee.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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During his March 2023 visit to Mariupol, Putin had avoided the theater.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two 12-year-old girls escaped the fire.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Families escaped to calm waters for canoeing, hiking, and long afternoons spent idling on the shore.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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