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
The 37-year-old veteran defeated New England’s Drake Maye in voting by 50 journalists covering the NFL, marking an honor that eluded him through 17 seasons.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But the Sabres have been the league’s hottest team since the change, going 17-4-1 and kicking down the door to the playoff spot that’s eluded them for 14 years.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Duprey had eluded several officers before Duran used both hands to grab the cooler and hurled it at Duprey.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Almost three decades after her voice helped define one of hip-hop’s most beloved records, Eve is finally holding the trophy that has long eluded her.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The man eluded officers for hours before being taken into custody.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Wallace, by implication, was concerned with patience, steadfastness, and tranquillity precisely because these virtues often eluded him in life.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Matheson flipped a pass just off the ice that eluded Jonathan Aspirot’s reach and landed on the stick of Caufield, whose quick snap shot beat Jeremy Swayman high to the glove side.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Lindo, 73, is a longtime character actor whose appearances on film, television and stage have earned him critical acclaim, even as his industry’s highest honors eluded him.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But the Sabres have been the league’s hottest team since the change, going 17-4-1 and kicking down the door to the playoff spot that’s eluded them for 14 years.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors said Duprey had eluded several officers before Duran used both hands to grab the cooler and hurled it at Duprey.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 2 Feb. 2026
Almost three decades after her voice helped define one of hip-hop’s most beloved records, Eve is finally holding the trophy that has long eluded her.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
The man eluded officers for hours before being taken into custody.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Wallace, by implication, was concerned with patience, steadfastness, and tranquillity precisely because these virtues often eluded him in life.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Matheson flipped a pass just off the ice that eluded Jonathan Aspirot’s reach and landed on the stick of Caufield, whose quick snap shot beat Jeremy Swayman high to the glove side.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Lindo, 73, is a longtime character actor whose appearances on film, television and stage have earned him critical acclaim, even as his industry’s highest honors eluded him.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluded
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Deputies located and attempted to stop the vehicle a short time later, but the driver did not yield and recklessly evaded, and the pursuit was ultimately terminated in the interest of public safety.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The men, who knew each other from prison, evaded law enforcement for roughly 36 hours, driving north and then heading back down south through Montana before they were arrested in Twin Falls.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks team doctor later confirmed that Davis avoided surgery to repair the damage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chapek had initially avoided wading into the discourse, taking a neutral position that became untenable after Iger drew a line in the sand.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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That season’s squad, which had gone to the NIT three straight years, escaped the non-conference schedule with a record of 9-2.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rescue came about after Jordan Turpin — who was 17 at the time — escaped from the home and told authorities about their captivity and abuse.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Eluded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluded. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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