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 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.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
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
Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
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
Mr Cobra evades most classification from there, blending free jazz, musique concrète, ’00s pop, house, industrial techno, and air horns, interlaced with dialogue snipped from Korean folk operas and experimental films.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 2026
But even if Booker’s appearance evades the FCC’s scrutiny, the commission is closely watching TV talk programs, with The View in particular a subject of interest.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
But how does one set out to write a biography about the creation of an author who not only can’t be reached, but actively evades the spotlight?
—Costa Beavin Pappas, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
The result is contrasting, suited for a composition that evades singular meaning.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
An all-cash purchase avoids scrutiny from financial institutions and evades mandatory reporting.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evades
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Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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While the budget is technically balanced, maintains funding for most city services, and avoids layoffs among an already lean staff, the fiscal outlook remains fragile as local revenues slow due to cooling economic conditions and rising inflation.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 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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“Evades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evades. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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