as in escape
the act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable
the criminal's eluding of the police finally came to an end when he was caught trying to leave the country
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as in evading
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 eluding
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At the time of his arrest, Myers was a fugitive allegedly fleeing charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, driving while his license was suspended, super-speeding and resisting in connection with a March incident, the sheriff's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of assault with a weapon (two counts), eluding, theft - 3rd degree and possession Of marijuana.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The driver was charged with felony eluding, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and an outstanding felony warrant.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Phan was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular eluding, both felonies, and misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While Henley’s story is worth sharing, Cole, who is the same age as Henley, 37, has had a difficult career with a tour win constantly eluding him.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Trojan picks up another sound — a yellow-breasted chat that has been eluding them.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, 26-year-old Emad Rehman was sentenced to third-degree fleeing and eluding and driving while his license was suspended.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The youth faces a list of charges, including felony fleeing and eluding arrest with a motor vehicle, officials said.
—Mark Price
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Cole, diagnosed with autism and OCD, confessed to the FBI after eluding authorities for more than four years before his December arrest.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Noun
The killer is charged with murder, fleeing and eluding, and resisting arrest.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
At the time of his arrest, Myers was a fugitive allegedly fleeing charges of grand theft, fleeing and eluding, driving while his license was suspended, super-speeding and resisting in connection with a March incident, the sheriff's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Barnes was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, possession with intent to distribute, driving under the influence and felony eluding.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The 17-year-old male driver of the vehicle has been referred to juvenile courts on charges of assault with a weapon (two counts), eluding, theft - 3rd degree and possession Of marijuana.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The driver was charged with felony eluding, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and an outstanding felony warrant.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Phan was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular eluding, both felonies, and misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Aaron Scout Tipsword, 25, is facing charges of DUI causing serious bodily injury, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, dangerous/excessive speeding, criminal mischief with property damage, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While Henley’s story is worth sharing, Cole, who is the same age as Henley, 37, has had a difficult career with a tour win constantly eluding him.
—Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
He was charged with seven counts, including first-degree reckless endangering safety and two counts of eluding an officer.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Trojan picks up another sound — a yellow-breasted chat that has been eluding them.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
According to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, 26-year-old Emad Rehman was sentenced to third-degree fleeing and eluding and driving while his license was suspended.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Maxey hit two of the biggest shots of the game, walking into back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers after eluding Celtics guards around Andre Drummond screens.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The youth faces a list of charges, including felony fleeing and eluding arrest with a motor vehicle, officials said.
—Mark Price
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
Cole, diagnosed with autism and OCD, confessed to the FBI after eluding authorities for more than four years before his December arrest.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eluding
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Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Located in Tetbury, Calcot Manor & Spa is a Cotswolds escape designed with the whole family in mind.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Daniels later pleaded no contest to evading a police officer, court records show, in a deal that saw prosecutors dismiss numerous other charges, including second degree burglary of a vehicle and four counts of assault on a police officer.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Chad Ollinger is incarcerated in Las Vegas jail after being charged with evading arrest in Texas in November 2024.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Cagle told the city council that around half of all bus and light rail riders are not paying their fares, with rail evasion the most common occurrence.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Washington Metro saw fare evasion drop dramatically after similar upgrades.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The drone filmed from the north and south ends of the channel and shot an FWC boat travelling around the same speed that Pino’s Robalo was going on the day of the crash and the same path before avoiding the piling at the last second.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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As a result, there has been growing interest in treatments that can deliver powerful cancer medicines more precisely while avoiding some of the limitations of traditional chemotherapy.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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One theory is that a surprisingly large amount of crude is escaping the double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, helping the global energy system absorb the historic shock.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Still others were escaping the horrors of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Eluding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eluding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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