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
That is the one achievement that eludes me at the moment.
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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
Moreover, Lonesome Dove brings to bear a classical judgment of humanity as hostage to circumstance destiny, in the end, exerting its will with certainty, a grip that no man, however spirited, ever eludes.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Marion’s light voice eludes him, as if children exist in a frequency to which Jim is not attuned.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Feeling left out and trapped, Shirin, on the other hand, goes through various emotional outbursts, worsened by the fact that pregnancy eludes her, despite her intense desire to become a mother.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
These technologies are revolutionizing humanity’s ability to catalog Earth’s species, which are estimated to number 8 million—though perhaps far, far more—by illuminating the teeming life that so often eludes human observation.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
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
Moreover, Lonesome Dove brings to bear a classical judgment of humanity as hostage to circumstance destiny, in the end, exerting its will with certainty, a grip that no man, however spirited, ever eludes.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Marion’s light voice eludes him, as if children exist in a frequency to which Jim is not attuned.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
The series looks at the ramifications of a technology that still eludes a portion of the continent via recurring rolling blackouts.
—Thomas Patier, Artforum, 27 Jan. 2026
Feeling left out and trapped, Shirin, on the other hand, goes through various emotional outbursts, worsened by the fact that pregnancy eludes her, despite her intense desire to become a mother.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 23 Nov. 2025
These technologies are revolutionizing humanity’s ability to catalog Earth’s species, which are estimated to number 8 million—though perhaps far, far more—by illuminating the teeming life that so often eludes human observation.
—Marion Renault, The Atlantic, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eludes
Verb
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An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Experts who spoke to Flow Space are hopeful that these new approvals will provide the necessary tools to treat a disease that evades treatment by constantly mutating.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Dec. 2025
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The route map, for instance, avoids the shuttered Alliance Bank Center.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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That avoids lease financing costs while still taking advantage of the remaining federal tax credit, assuming companies pass the savings onto the customer.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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But, when a zombie escapes a nearby military base, Dave, Miss Caroline, and a popular children's television host (Josh Gad) must band together to protect the young and fight off the walking dead.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Come prepared for the weather, plan your indoor escapes and get ready for an unforgettable World Cup experience!—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Eludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eludes. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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