as in avoids
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery
people who use every loophole in the law to evade paying taxes
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Recent Examples of evades
In it, his character evades deadly hunters by jumping out a hotel window and then rappelling down the side of a building while wearing barely a stitch.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The rest of the song fails to answer these questions and evades reference to anything else internet-y, focusing instead on litigating receipts and affairs.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2025
With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There has been a lot of research into understanding how cancer evades the body’s immune system, and the ways that science might be able to get around that.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
The rest of the song fails to answer these questions and evades reference to anything else internet-y, focusing instead on litigating receipts and affairs.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Neither Father Burke or Sister Irene realize it at the end of the movie, but Valak evades banishment by possessing Frenchie.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Like the Chinese government and most of its people, the movie evades mentions of the mass casualties after the pandemic restrictions were removed, therefore foregoing an opportunity to reflect on whether the deaths were preventable and what lessons might be learned.
—Yangyang Cheng, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
For now, love evades understanding—which means that finding someone will remain, much of the time, a pain in the ass.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2025
With the help of resourceful Marie Kreutz (Franka Potente), Bourne evades capture from the CIA — namely data analyst Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) and Deputy Director Ward Abbott (Brian Cox) — while untangling his involvement in the deadly Operation Treadstone.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Renewed sanctions may not deal much of an economic blow to Iran, especially if China evades them, but can be a potent political tool to stir fears of vulnerability and future military action, a Washington Institute expert argued.
—semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
There has been a lot of research into understanding how cancer evades the body’s immune system, and the ways that science might be able to get around that.
—New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evades
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For gardeners in warmer areas, fall planting avoids the stress of a hot summer without adequate root systems.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Axiom strictly avoids heavy chemical use as the necessary means to its end goal.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fabric is light enough to layer on travel days yet cozy enough for chilly winter escapes, and the vibrant color options, like royal blue and mandarin orange, add a cheerful twist to the traditional knit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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What was once a place for summer escapes is quickly turning into a year-round destination for wealthy international buyers, many of whom are trading in London, Stockholm, or Frankfurt for the island’s slower pace of life.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Evades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evades. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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