Synonyms of evading

evading

verb

present participle of evade

as in avoiding

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• avoiding
• escaping
• eluding
• dodging
• eschewing
• shunning
• preventing
• deflecting
• shaking
• eliminating
• ducking
• shirking
• shuffling (out of)
• circumventing
• finessing
• scaping
• keeping clear of
• excluding
• thwarting
• precluding
• steering clear of
• obviating
• fighting shy of
• parrying
• staying clear of
• getting around
• averting
• weaseling (out of)
• missing
• diverting
• excepting
• banning
• outwitting
• bypassing
• debarring
• warding (off)
• ruling out
• foiling
• outsmarting
• barring
• overreaching
• outfoxing
• skirting
• frustrating
• foxing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• seeking
• pursuing
• accepting
• embracing
• catching
• courting
• welcoming
• contracting
• incurring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evading

In the state litigation against Kalshi, evading these taxes is often prominently highlighted. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 17 July 2026

Fuselier was charged with evading arrest early on Tuesday, July 14, as authorities gathered more evidence for additional charges, police said. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

He was detained on August 8, 2025, and charged with DUI, evading arrest with a vehicle, and fleeing from police, according to ICE. — Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Federal authorities routinely target South Florida remittance companies that operate as conduits for unlawful money transfers, especially for drug traffickers, because many are suspected of evading bank-reporting requirements. — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

There may also be minors on the platform evading age verification whose data could be used. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Kane’s second goal, roofed into the net after evading two defenders, was the late game-winner for England against DR Congo. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Charges include one felony count each for evading a peace officer and evading an officer while driving the wrong way. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

After evading suspicion for years, in part because of her disarming, matronly demeanor, Puente was ultimately arrested. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 July 2026