end-running

Definition of end-runningnext
present participle of end-run

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for end-running
Verb
  • The partnership resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency measures across the HVAC and lighting systems that are projected to reduce carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to avoiding the import of approximately 7,200 barrels of oil.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • While the Hartford Board of Education must decide in June whether to seek oversight, Arulampalam said the funding is critical to avoiding more layoffs.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • And yet art-world institutions—including major museums, schools, commercial galleries, and publishing outlets—have mostly avoided the fawning capitulation of universities and Democrats, simply going quiet in the hope of escaping notice for the next three years.
    Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Seal gaps and cracks to prevent hot air from entering and cool air from escaping.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • With Arena Monterrey shaking, El Grande II hit a flying clothesline for a nearfall.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • YouTubers in their 20s are shaking things up in Hollywood.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The company and its advocates would rather debate the merits of one particular study instead of [ShotSpotter parent company] SoundThinking's track record of evading evidence based accountability in Chicago.
    Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • As of May 2024, Escalera faces multiple charges, including murder, third-degree burglary, second-degree burglary and evading police, according to The Courier-Journal.
    Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Cooper — who has multiple South Florida arrests, including 2007 convictions for felony fleeing and eluding police, grand theft auto and burglary — was on supervised release on a federal conviction at the time of the shooting.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 May 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
Verb
  • Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • But at least one other finalist has gone old-school, shunning outside help and using the dictionary as his guide.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • The doc also digs into the generational shift which has seen young generations eschewing regimented and sometimes abusive kitchens in favor of a more egalitarian, human way of doing things.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 June 2026
  • Hiking enthusiasts will likely feel particularly drawn to this relationship term, which refers to eschewing the pressure to label things immediately and instead just taking it slow and seeing what unfolds.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The distance between your villa and dinner or your villa and the spa, however, can be long–but your butler can summon a golf cart to make getting around much easier.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • There’s no getting around it… weddings can cost a lot of money.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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“End-running.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/end-running. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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