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
When Portugal takes the field against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17, Cristiano Ronaldo will once again chase the biggest accolade that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Too often this season, a big hit with runners in scoring position has eluded the Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
After being swarmed by catcher Annabel Raftery and her teammates, Escobar hoisted the game ball that eluded her last season in a 3-0 loss to Los Alamitos in a dramatic Division 2 final.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
One thing that eluded both Hershiser and Sánchez is a no-hitter, which also eluded all of MLB in 2025.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Munetaka Murakami made it 6-0 in the fourth with a bloop double to left that just eluded Twins shortstop Tristan Gray.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
As superstars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns roll to one blowout win after another, millions of Knicks fans have started to dream their team could finally clinch the title that has eluded them since 1973.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
There are several reasons why character has eluded us.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The former Atlanta mayor hopes to win a seat that has eluded her party for more than two decades.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 4 June 2026
Too often this season, a big hit with runners in scoring position has eluded the Red Sox.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
After being swarmed by catcher Annabel Raftery and her teammates, Escobar hoisted the game ball that eluded her last season in a 3-0 loss to Los Alamitos in a dramatic Division 2 final.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
One thing that eluded both Hershiser and Sánchez is a no-hitter, which also eluded all of MLB in 2025.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Munetaka Murakami made it 6-0 in the fourth with a bloop double to left that just eluded Twins shortstop Tristan Gray.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
As superstars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns roll to one blowout win after another, millions of Knicks fans have started to dream their team could finally clinch the title that has eluded them since 1973.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
There are several reasons why character has eluded us.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The former Atlanta mayor hopes to win a seat that has eluded her party for more than two decades.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
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The aesthetic has seemingly evaded the controversy that’s erupted from Levinson’s eight-episode parable, which officially finished on Sunday.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Poor Pollination Your peach tree might be perfectly pruned and evaded a late freeze, but none of that matters if its blossoms aren’t properly pollinated.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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With roughly 55% of the vote counted by early Wednesday, Gallagher avoided a runoff and secured the seat in the heavily Republican 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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Despite surrendering a line-drive single to Geraldo Perdomo, Ohtani escaped unscathed thanks to the inning-ending double play.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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One of the students escaped and was in custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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