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
His return to Spanish-language cinema is a prime contender for a Cannes competition slot, and opportunity to win the Palme d’Or that has eluded him in six previous attempts.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Then Hamlin dominated last year's title-decider at Phoenix Raceway but the wrong call on the final pit stop cost him the Cup championship that has eluded the three-time Daytona 500 winner.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Ever since early October, when Marty Supreme premiered with a secret screening at the New York Film Festival, Chalamet had been considered a strong candidate to take the prize that had eluded him on his two previous nominations.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Emotions were heavy after a decision to take four tires in NASCAR's championship-deciding finale in the Arizona desert backfired and cost Denny Hamlin the Cup Series title that has eluded him his entire career.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The World Cup is the one title that has eluded the Dutchwoman during her time in charge of the Netherlands and now England, with those nations suffering defeat under her in the 2019 and 2023 finals.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But, just like Elmer Fudd, there was one beast that constantly eluded the mighty hermit hunter and actually took great pleasure in harassing him.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
This iced tea drink is legendary in my family; my mom and I have tried to replicate it at home from memory for years, but perfection has eluded us.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Then Hamlin dominated last year's title-decider at Phoenix Raceway but the wrong call on the final pit stop cost him the Cup championship that has eluded the three-time Daytona 500 winner.
—Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026
Ever since early October, when Marty Supreme premiered with a secret screening at the New York Film Festival, Chalamet had been considered a strong candidate to take the prize that had eluded him on his two previous nominations.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Emotions were heavy after a decision to take four tires in NASCAR's championship-deciding finale in the Arizona desert backfired and cost Denny Hamlin the Cup Series title that has eluded him his entire career.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The World Cup is the one title that has eluded the Dutchwoman during her time in charge of the Netherlands and now England, with those nations suffering defeat under her in the 2019 and 2023 finals.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But, just like Elmer Fudd, there was one beast that constantly eluded the mighty hermit hunter and actually took great pleasure in harassing him.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
This iced tea drink is legendary in my family; my mom and I have tried to replicate it at home from memory for years, but perfection has eluded us.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
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The ball fell to Ludmila, who evaded her defender and fired a shot toward goal, but the attempt sailed upward.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cheaply produced one-way Iranian attack drones have successfully evaded billion-dollar air defense systems.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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China Tehran has largely avoided targeting ships linked to China.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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More practical encryption schemes avoided the need for in-person meetings but relied on unproven assumptions about the difficulty of certain math problems.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Here’s the moment a British reporter from Russian state broadcaster RT narrowly escaped serious injury or death when an Israeli missile landed just meters away from his reporting position.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Soft, airy curls escaped the braids on either side of her face and in the mid-lengths, adding a romantic, springy texture.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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