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
Boelter ran from the home, and eluded capture.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Sascha has always been a star in the making, but with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz dominating grand slams over the last two years, the sport's biggest prize has eluded him.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
Josh Priest, who has carried the offensive load for the Dons all season, then struck out — but the ball eluded the catcher as Griffin Brown, running for DePodesta, scored.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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.
—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
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Investors will keep their eyes peeled for the exact financial details, which have so far eluded scrutiny.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Sascha has always been a star in the making, but with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz dominating grand slams over the last two years, the sport's biggest prize has eluded him.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
Josh Priest, who has carried the offensive load for the Dons all season, then struck out — but the ball eluded the catcher as Griffin Brown, running for DePodesta, scored.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
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Among his most famous pursuits was his years-long hunt for Bob Dozier, a murderer and cattle thief who repeatedly evaded capture.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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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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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama avoided adding a third flagrant point to his postseason total.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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While the city avoided laying off a number of its already lean staff — which neighbors like San Francisco have had to reckon with — the city’s financial troubles are far from over.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Junior Grace Simmons escaped an early jam to set the tone for a low-scoring complete game from the circle, and Aniyah Bailey had a birthday to remember by anchoring the team’s contagious offensive showing with two doubles and five RBI in a 3-for-4 day.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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Better still, leave workers’ rates alone and expand the base to all forms of compensation and to investment income — the income that has escaped the program for nine decades.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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