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
But even now, their quest for the perfect needle drop eludes predictable pathways.
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Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Only in the third did the Red Sox put together the kind of inning that so often eludes them.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Monahon has prepared some promising dramatic notes, but the play’s larger vision still eludes her.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Related Stories And even with the reviews, fanfare, and industry respect, an Emmy win still eludes him.
—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
Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
But a return to tip-top command – often what eludes a Tommy John patient the most – and stuff will require patience.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Only in the third did the Red Sox put together the kind of inning that so often eludes them.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 May 2026
Monahon has prepared some promising dramatic notes, but the play’s larger vision still eludes her.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Related Stories And even with the reviews, fanfare, and industry respect, an Emmy win still eludes him.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eludes
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In March, the French navy seized an oil tanker in the Mediterranean that Macron said belonged to Russia’s shadow fleet, which comprises several hundred tankers through which Russia evades sanctions.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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At one point, Griffin appears to lunge at Manetta, who evades him by ducking behind a column on the platform.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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But the Morneaults take a route that intentionally avoids passing by the storefront on the western entrance to Pratt Street.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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As a reminder, any candidate with more than 50% avoids a runoff.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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They are joined by Milo (Yeukayi Ushe), whose slippery jelly Tama escapes his control; Ameline (Evanna Lynch), Ssyelle’s mousy, enigmatic roommate; and Milo’s too-cool brother Odward (Waylon Jacobs).—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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One of Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s many allures is its neighboring adventure town of Gatlinburg, one of the top vacation escapes in the Southeast.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Eludes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eludes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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