as in evades
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 eludes
Related Stories And even with the reviews, fanfare, and industry respect, an Emmy win still eludes him.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
That satisfaction eludes Ross-Lonergan, who continues to puzzle over the LSND and Miniboone mysteries.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Three-safety looks with Moehrig, Thieneman and Lathan Ransom would have a bit more range, as the Oregon defensive back has coverage ability that eludes the current depth chart at the position.
—Mike Kaye
april 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Willa eludes Lockjaw's goons with the help of Deandra (Regina Hall), a French 75 member, and finds refuge with the Sisters of the Brave Beaver, a convent of sympathetic (if exhausted) nuns.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The novel is a modern love story about two friends who meet as children and reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital storytelling that eludes them in their real lives.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
That is the one achievement that eludes me at the moment.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
But with limited data, the precise driver of the phenomenon largely eludes researchers.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The economics of it all eludes me.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
That satisfaction eludes Ross-Lonergan, who continues to puzzle over the LSND and Miniboone mysteries.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Three-safety looks with Moehrig, Thieneman and Lathan Ransom would have a bit more range, as the Oregon defensive back has coverage ability that eludes the current depth chart at the position.
—Mike Kaye
april 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Willa eludes Lockjaw's goons with the help of Deandra (Regina Hall), a French 75 member, and finds refuge with the Sisters of the Brave Beaver, a convent of sympathetic (if exhausted) nuns.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The novel is a modern love story about two friends who meet as children and reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital storytelling that eludes them in their real lives.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
That is the one achievement that eludes me at the moment.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
But with limited data, the precise driver of the phenomenon largely eludes researchers.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The economics of it all eludes me.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eludes
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But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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The city has spent beyond sustainable levels, and pausing reserves avoids the structural fixes needed.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the better course might be to allow the state to go back to a single, simple plate design — one that avoids the fiscal entanglements and ideological biases of the current program.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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South Korea has seen other high-profile zoo escapes in recent years, including a zebra that was found wandering the streets of Seoul for several hours in 2023 before being caught.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Abdul escapes with the help of a motorcycle gang.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Eludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eludes. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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